Overview

The Biotechnology courses in this two-semester Program from Rush University are designed for discovery. Courses range from core biomedical science classes, laboratory practica and experimental design to communications and biomedical research strategies.

Biotechnology MS Program students also participate in interprofessional education though a University course.

The work is translational, hands-on and relevant to this growing field, giving you the knowledge and the skill set to be competitive and successful after graduation in entering doctoral programs in research or health care, or to secure a job in private industry or academia.

Discover the Master of Science in Biotechnology

The Master of Science in Biotechnology (BTN) is an accelerated, two-semester non-thesis research and laboratory training Program designed to prepare students for careers in research-related fields, education, and/or graduate or professional school.

This flexible degree Program is designed for students with an earned STEM bachelor’s degree that are interested in furthering their scientific education and may not want to commit to a traditional two-year MS program. There are three tracks in the Program including:

Pre-professional
Research
Education (Chicago Public School Teachers)

The customized curriculum helps students meet their career and professional goals. Students will participate in hands-on laboratory courses designed to cover the common and most important techniques and methods employed in research today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laboratory Animal Procedures and Techniques
Biomedical Ethics
Principles of Biostatistics
Bioinformatics
Independent Study
Experimental Design and Models in Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admissions with a priority deadline: May 4

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form.

Unofficial transcripts - An unofficial copy of your transcript from each college and university attended is required. Copies should be uploaded online via the application system only.

Grade point average - GPAs must be converted to a 4.0 scale.

Standardized test scores.

TOEFL scores - Scores must be submitted for international applicants who have received a diploma from a university at which English is not the language of instruction. TOEFL scores will be waived for non-native English speakers who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a US accredited institution and have demonstrated language proficiency supported by the interview.

Applicant fee - A $50 application fee is required to submit the application.

CV/Resume.

Statement of purpose.

Three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44482 USD / year

≈ 44482 USD / year
Out-of-State

44482 USD / year

≈ 44482 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44482 USD / year

≈ 44482 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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