Overview

Recognized by the National Professional Science Masters Association, a Biotechnology course from William Paterson University will:

Distinguish you from graduates of non-PSM programmes in an increasingly competitive job market.

Ensure you are ready to contribute immediately after graduation with the technical, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills needed to integrate quickly and succeed in the workplace.

Key Facts

Flexibility around your schedule. The M.S. in Biotechnology is a 30-credit professional science graduate programme. Flexibility comes with day, evening and online course options. For those looking to finish the degree quickly, completion in 1.5, or the traditional 2 years is possible. For those with busy work/life schedules, the programme can be completed part-time taking one course per semester and /or an online course in summer sessions.

Coursework includes uniquely hands-on technical courses in Genomics & Bioinformatics, Gene Expression, Cell & Tissue Culture, Recombinant DNA Technology, and Protein Biochemistry, and theoretical and traditional laboratory courses in areas such as Structural Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Bioethics. Required courses in Project Management and Research Methods, and elective options in Business and Professional Communication, provide a breadth of professional development.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology

Biotechnology: DNA

Biotechnology: Cell Culture

Biotech: Gene Expression

Biotechnology: Protein

Seminar Molecular Biology

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

North Haledon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor's degree preferably in biology or related major from an accredited college or university and official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.
Applicant should have had at least one course each in general biology and genetics.
It is recommended that applicants have taken one year of chemistry and math.
Cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.00 on 4.00 scale (GRE not required).
Students applying from countries where English is not the language of instruction should have a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other assessment accepted by the University and provide a recognized translation of their degrees and transcripts

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Tuition Fees

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27220 USD / year

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27220 USD / year

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17460 USD / year

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Funding

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