Overview

Faculty in the program continue to innovate their teaching methods and refine the curriculum to provide the best training for their students.

The thesis-based Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, M.Sc. degree provides training and experience in communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and integrating information derived from multiple sources. These are highly marketable skills in their own right, and they equip you with a tool set necessary for accomplishment and success in virtually any professional endeavor.

Approximately $10,000 in assistantship support covering the fall and spring semesters is competitively available to students entering the program. An additional $2,500 is available during the summer through a combination of teaching and research assistantships and departmental resources. In addition, a limited number of Graduate Scholar Awards of $4,000 per year, awarded through the Graduate School, have been available in the past for the strongest applicants.

ECU Advantage

This is the only program of its type in East Carolina University, and we believe our educational program is second to none in terms of fully preparing you for one of the many career opportunities available in biotechnology today. Our record of achievement is highlighted by the many graduates of our program who are pursuing active and rewarding careers in all facets of the biotechnology industry including management, research, development and sales.

A degree in this program can provide you with an opportunity to address some of our society's most urgent needs. The ready availability of an increasing number of recombinant human blood proteins is having a profound effect on critical health care issues, and developments in plant biotechnology are addressing important agricultural needs of our nation and the world. Future developments in biotechnology, including stem cell technology, biosensors, recombinant vaccines and biofuels promise to extend these advancements into areas of tissue regeneration, national security, energy resources and sustainable agriculture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Cell Biology
Advanced Molecular Biology
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Biotechnology Lab Techniques
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Molecular Genetics
Proteomics and Metabolomics
Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Techniques in Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 164 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

A minimum GPA of 2.5 in undergraduate coursework.

Official transcripts from all institutions attended.

GRE scores (may be waived for some applicants).

Letters of recommendation.

Statement of purpose or personal statement.

Resume or CV.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21779 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21779 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7973 USD / year

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Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

ECU Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greenville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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