Overview
Program Description
The Biotechnology program at Arkansas State University offers classroom instruction on concepts and theory, integrated with intensive laboratory experience focusing on techniques and communication skills required for professional biotechnologists. It is an interdisciplinary program composed consists of 36 academic credits, including two intensive laboratory methods courses and a directed professional internship.
The internships consist of a minimum of 300 laboratory hours in an industry or government laboratory research agency and focus on intensive training. Students are required to compose a PowerPoint presentation and a professional portfolio illustrating accomplishments achieved during their internship experiences.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genetic Engineering
- Biosafety & Ethics in Research
- Biotechnology & Research Design
- Biotechniques Laboratory
- Specialized Biochemistry
- Advanced Cell Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 440 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A baccalaureate degree with a minimum science GPA of 2.75 (undergraduate science courses). Preference is given to students with a degree in the biological and chemical sciences
- Verbal, Analytical, and Quantitative GRE Scores
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement of Career Goals
Tuition Fee
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International
15194 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7597 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15194 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7597 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8546 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4273 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Jonesboro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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