Biotechnology, M.S.B.

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Morsani College of Medicine
Department: Medical Sciences

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

In select cases, late admission is possible.

Also offered as a Concurrent Degrees

The USF Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology represents a multi-college partnership and a truly interdisciplinary collaboration. Participating colleges include the Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Engineering, the College of Public Health, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business Administration. The Major is designed to meet the increasing demand for trained people in this exploding area, which crosses the traditional fields of biological, chemical, engineering, health and computer sciences. The curriculum has been designed accordingly and provides the theoretical background, the practical training and, with the internships, the “real life” experience, which will equip students with the essential tools for a successful career in the field of biotechnology. In 2008, the USF Biotechnology major was recognized by the Council of Graduate Schools as Professional Science Master’s Program. Graduates take jobs in the Biotechnology Industry or move on to a Ph.D. Degree Program, Medical School, Dental School, Veterinary School or Pharmacy School. The Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology can be obtained in 3 semesters of study and is available for full-time and part-time enrollment.

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

Test Scores* (MCAT, DAT, GRE)
Resume or CV
Two Letters of Recommendation
MCOM Program Application (emailed to you after applying)

*Test scores are strongly encouraged for admission but not required.

For more details on the procedures see https://health.usf.edu/medicine/graduatestudies/ms-admissions
If an applicant is an international applicant a course-by-course transcript evaluation will also be required.
Application Procedures - https://www.usf.edu/admissions/graduate/admission-information/how-to-apply.aspx

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours - 36 credit hours

Core – 15 credit hours
Additional Required Course - 6 credit hours
Electives – 12 credit hours
Internship – 3 credit hours

Core Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

BCH 6135C Methods in Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 4
BSC 6436 Introduction to Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6068 Principles of Molecular Medicine Credit Hours: 4
GMS 6194 Biotechnology Forum Credit Hours: 1
BSC 6437 Biotechnology and Bioethics Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Course (6 Credit Hours)

Students complete:

one graduate ENT Course (3 Credit Hours)

And then either complete:

an additional graduate ENT course (3 Credit Hours) or
GMS 6069 Translational Biotechnology (3 Credit Hours)

A list of ENT courses may be viewed in the course inventory: https://usfweb.usf.edu/academic-programs/course-inventory

Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Students select a minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate courses in consultation with the Graduate Director.

Internship (3 Credit Hours)

GMS 6943 Biotechnology Internship Credit Hours: 3

Comprehensive Exam/Internship:

In lieu of the Comprehensive exam, a practical internship and theoretical assignment, which will both require the successful application of the knowledge they have acquired during their formal training, are required. Specifically:

an internship with a written and an oral internship report and
a review paper providing an overview of recent advancements in an area of biotechnology of the student’s choice.

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