The Program

The program gives students a thorough understanding of the scientific theory and advanced laboratory research techniques vital to success in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Students also receive valuable internship experience in this revolutionary field.

Students complete a minimum of 33 credits hours—18 credits in a pharmaceutical biotechnology “core,” 12 credits in elective courses and a three-credit Internship in biotechnology at an approved site. Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the program.

Entrance Requirements
Applicants need to submit the following items with their admission application:

  • Evidence of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • A cumulative index of at least “B,” including a “B” or better in biology and the cognate sciences
  • Satisfactory scores on the GRE (both general and subject tests)
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, sent to the Office of Graduate Admission
  • Foreign-born students who have not received a U.S. degree are required to present evidence of proficiency in English such as the TOEFL test