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 33 credit, interdisciplinary program with
courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences,
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Pharmacy and Administrative
Sciences—15 credits in a pharmaceutical biotechnology “core,” 15
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. All courses are
given in the evening.
Application Requirements
Applicants need to submit the following items with their
admission application:
- B.S. or B.A. or equivalent with a major in life sciences or
physical sciences
- Official transcripts reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale
- Satisfactory GRE scores
- A minimum of two letters of reference
- 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
Program Requirements
The outlined curriculum provides a strong conceptual foundation
upon which students can build the practical skills to excel in this
exciting field. Students must complete a minimum of 33 credits, 18
of which are satisfied by the completion of the required core
courses, including an off-campus internship that students take
preferably in their final semester or after they have completed a
minimum of 21 credits with a 3.0 index.
Attendance Policy
Regular and prompt attendance is expected of all students. Absence
from class does not excuse a student from work missed. Individual
faculty member have discretionary power to determine whether a
student who has missed an announced test is to be given a make-up
exam. This policy does not apply to final examinations which are
administered by the Dean’s office at an appointed time.
Fellowships
There are no fellowships or graduate assistantships offered for
this degree program.
Academic Standing
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0. A student with a GPA of less
than 3.0 is placed on academic probation and has one semester to
correct the deficiency. If uncorrected after one semester, the
student will be dismissed from the program. Students may appeal
dismissal to the Director of the Institute for Biotechnology who
acts as Dean for the program.
Transfer of Credit
A student may transfer up to six (6) graduate credits from another
fully accredited institution of higher learning to substitute for
courses in the curriculum. The student should present a syllabus of
the course for which he or she is requesting credit and an official
transcript for the College or University to the Director of the
Institute for Biotechnology. The syllabus will be evaluated by the
chair of the department offering the corresponding course in the
curriculum. If it is deemed to be the equivalent the student will
receive transfer credit for the course.