Master of Science in Biotechnology

We live in a time of innovation. Scientists are pioneering discoveries, techniques and technologies with the aim of improving human health by developing effective vaccines, treatments and cures for diseases that cause illness in people. You can join them. Earn a Master of Science in biotechnology from UT Tyler and take your place as a leader developing cutting-edge solutions to some of our most pressing problems. Be part of a team engaging in vital research as you deepen your knowledge and build your skills for an exciting and rewarding career. You’re a problem solver with an analytical mind and a strong sense of curiosity. You know that some of the most exciting advances are happening in the field of biotechnology. Cell and gene therapies are allowing us to increasingly treat disease at its source on the molecular level. Genetic engineering is being used to create new vaccines for emerging diseases. Advances in our understanding of the immune response have led to the development of immunotherapeutics to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. The right training can equip you to take part in these life-changing innovations and advance your career as a researcher and scientist. Benefiting from the advances and forward-looking perspective of the School of Medicine, t

To be considered for admission to the MS in biotechnology program, you must have a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or a related field from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your field of study. You must also have taken Biochemistry I or an equivalent and achieved a grade of “B” or better in the course. Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be admitted on a probationary status at the department’s discretion. Your application must include the following: A completed online application. Official transcripts for all prior college- or graduate-level work, submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Three letters of recommendation written by former professors to highlight why you would do well in the biotechnology graduate program. A minimum combined score of 295 on the GRE: 145 on the verbal section and 150 on the quantitative section (GRE Code for UT Tyler: 6850). Applicants with an undergraduate degree from a non-U.S. institution must have a satisfactory TOEFL score (or its equivalent).