Overview

What to expect from studying this Biotechnology program

As a matter of fact, one of our most important goals is to help you make your ideas a reality. To do this, we'll enroll you in classes that are divided into categories such as principles of biotechnology, applications in biotechnology, bench to commercialization, and professional skills. But that's just the beginning. We believe real-world experience is critical, and you're going to get plenty of it. There'll be guest speakers who have discovered innovative technologies and created new products. Plus, we're going to put you to work with actual biotech companies so you can help develop real solutions.

Facts:

Ninety-five percent of students in the MS in Biotechnology program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate with a job.
Students partner with organizations such as the start-up incubator Innovation Depot and BioAlabama to help develop new businesses in Birmingham.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles of Biotechnology - Nucleic Acid Technology

Principles of Biotechnology - Amino Acid Technology

Principles of Biotechnology - Systems Biology & Pharmacology

Applications in Biotechnology

Bench to Commercialization

Special Topics in Biotechnology

Innovative Technologies in Biotechnology

Biotechnology Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International applicants should apply at least six months in advance of deadlines to ensure processing of all Visa paperwork.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology View 1283 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 on the last 60 hours attempted.
Completion of prerequisite courses with letter grades C or better.
Completion of interview with program faculty.
Complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Student Health Services (if accepted to program.)

Tuition Fee

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International

35610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1187 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

33270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1109 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

14040 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 468 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

1019 - 1648 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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