Professional Science Master’s in Biotechnology

The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program in Biotechnology is a two-year degree program hosted by the Department of Biology, with coursework taught by diverse faculty from Temple University, industry and government. Students work directly with our research faculty on real-world projects, gaining hands-on skills necessary to solve emerging problems. The program culminates in an independent research project based at Temple or one of its industry and government partners in Philadelphia.

From Whom: Letters should be obtained from college/university faculty, preferably those in laboratory science areas, who are familiar with the applicant's academic and/or research abilities.Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants should have a solid background in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Physics. The Biology Department's Graduate Committee may allow departures from course requirements upon review.Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering field is required.Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, research goals, and academic and research achievements.Standardized Test Scores:GRE: OptionalApplicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. Resume: Current resume required.Transfer Credit: Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the Biotechnology PSM program. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered by the Biology Department at Temple University. A grade of "B" or better must have been earned for the credits to transfer. The Biology Department Graduate Committee makes recommendations to the Department Chair for transferring credit on an individual basis. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of "B" or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.