Overview

The University of Wisconsin–System’s Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology is a collaborative fully online program available at the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. The program prepares students to advance their careers through leadership and management positions within the field of biotechnology. Students complete core courses to gain a solid foundation in biotechnology, leadership, ethics, research, communications, product development, quality control, and regulatory and compliance practices.

In addition, the Applied Biotechnology program offers three unique tracks to assist students in tailoring coursework to meet their career goals. Students may choose to complete biotechnology tracks in quality assurance and compliance, business management, or research and development.

This highly multidisciplinary and comprehensive online curriculum is based on the successful face-to-face MS in Biotechnology program offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Features

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s M.S. in Applied Biotechnology degree is flexible, so you can complete your master’s while fulfilling work and family commitments.
Learn from passionate UW faculty who are experts in the field, many who actively work in biotechnology.
Get real-world experience in the capstone course by applying everything you’ve learned in the program to lead a project at an actual workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biotechnology
Ethics, Safety, and Regulatory Environments in Biotechnology
Professional and Technical Communication in Biotechnology
Techniques in Biotechnology
Experimental Design and Analysis in Biotechnology
Biotechnology Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Assessing Innovation in Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 35 other Masters in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Prerequisite coursework: two semesters college-level lab coursework in biological sciences and/or chemistry, all of which must have a lab component. To satisfy the prerequisite you must have completed either two semesters of biological sciences, two semesters of chemistry, or one semester each of biological sciences and chemistry.
Professional resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts. Upon acceptance, official transcripts will be required by the Graduate School.
Two letters of recommendation (can be initiated and processed online via the Graduate School online application)
A one- or two-page statement of purpose that is specific to the M.S. in Applied Biotechnology online degree

Tuition Fee

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International

13562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 875 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

13562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 875 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

13562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 875 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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