Overview

We are one of the first and most successful Professional Master's programs in the country. Our program is a unique blend of science and business education with practical training in the biotechnology industry.

The Master of Microbial Biotechnology Program (MMB) is recognized by the Council of Graduate Schools as a Professional Science Master’s degree (PSM). The MMB degree combines training in Microbiology, Business and Biotechnology. This degree is specifically designed to prepare students for positions in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and agrobusiness industries. The program includes courses that involve semester-long interactions with local biotechnology companies as well as foundational courses in microbiology, business management and molecular biology.

Students at Microbial Biotechnology at North Carolina State University will be able to demonstrate:

that they have effectively used courses with laboratory components (BIT and MB) for their professional development

that they have made effective use of industry internships for the their professional development

effective use of communication skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbial Biotechnology

Immunology

Microbial Regulation and Physiology

Microbial Genetics and Genomics

Core Techniques in Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Interview/resume/essays

Test Scores GRE

Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35002 USD / year

≈ 35002 USD / year
Out-of-State

35002 USD / year

≈ 35002 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13065 USD / year

≈ 13065 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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Overview

Students at Microbial Biotechnology at North Carolina State University will be able to demonstrate:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Raleigh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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