Integrated Biotechnology, Master of Science
The Master of Science in Integrated Biotechnology (MSIB) is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the rapidly growing biotech sector. As the first STEM degree in the Department of Natural Sciences, this fully online program provides a solid foundation for careers in biotechnology and can also pave the way for further graduate or professional training.
Earning the Master of Science in Integrated Biotechnology degree requires successfully completing 30-credit hours of coursework that includes six hours of electives. There are two areas of concentration: the biomedical track and the environmental track. This fully online master’s degree can be completed in two (2) years or four (4) semesters.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (15 hours) | ||
| IGBT 5000 | Topics in Biotechnology | 3 |
| IGBT 5010 | Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 3 |
| IGBT 5020 | Safety and Ethics in Biotechnology | 3 |
| IGBT 5040 | Research Internship | 6 |
| Select a Track (9 hours) | 9 | |
| Track 1, Biomedical | ||
| Biomedical Sciences and Technology | ||
| Medical Microbiology & Immunology | ||
| Molecular Diagnostics | ||
| Track 2, Environmental | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Quantitative Analysis of Environmental Contaminants | ||
| Elective Courses (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Bioinformatics and Data Science | ||
| Genetic Engineering | ||
| Synthetic Biology | ||
| Advanced Physiology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Environmental Pollution and Human Health | ||
| Introduction to Nanobiotechnology | ||
| Special Topics in Plant Biotechnology | ||
| Biotechnology Management | ||