Master of Science in Biology - Biotechnology, Scholarly Paper Track

Adelphi's innovative Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a concentration in biotechnology prepares students for careers in this rapidly expanding and dynamic discipline. Adelphi offers a unique course of study that provides a solid foundation in the sciences with training in business to give students the expertise to succeed in both scientific and business environments, including universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The program includes critical training in laboratory safety, research ethics, and 21st century instrumentation and techniques. The required internship offers invaluable first-hand experience.

Students interested in the biotechnology concentration must first be admitted to the M.S. program in biology through the regular application process and complete one semester (12 credits) of graduate courses. Application to the biotechnology concentration is then made to the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee. Students admitted to the M.S. in biology who are interested in biotechnology may take relevant courses such as Introduction to Biotechnology without the business courses and internship to help them determine if they want to pursue the concentration.
Students may pursue a research thesis track or a scholarly paper track.
Specific admission criteria apply for the concentration in biotechnology.
A limited number of teaching assistantships are available.

Two letters of recommendation Personal essay Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited four-year institution Official college or university records: All international graduate applicants are required to submit these records to the Adelphi Office of University Admissions. One set of records should be in your native language and one set should be translated into English. Photocopies are not acceptable without an official stamp or seal from the school attended. All academic records should be sent directly by the previous school attended. If a student wishes to submit transcripts on behalf of the previous institution, they must be official and bear the school\u2019s stamp or seal. Completed four-year baccalaureate degree: If a student has completed a three-year bachelor\u2019s degree, their application will be reviewed on an individual basis. English proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET) scores- We require a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, and 110 on the web-based Duolingo English Test (DET). We will accept TOEFL MyBest scores. TOEFL score of 585 or IELTS required for international candidates if in the United States for less than three years