Biotechnology, MS
Compare to Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship, MS
A Comparison of the Biotechnology, MS and the Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship, MS
Biotechnology, MS |
Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship, MS |
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Goals and Objectives |
The program aims to advance students’ knowledge beyond the BS level and equip them with the skills needed in the rapidly evolving environment of life sciences-based industries. Suitable for students who plan to pursue carriers in industrial and/or academic research. | The program is designed to provide students with a broad coverage of key areas of modern biotechnology and a basic understanding of business and finance issues. Suitable for students who are interested in early stage technology companies and/or aspire to start their own business. |
Courses |
Biotechnology, MS |
Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship, MS |
| Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry | Required | Required |
| Biotechnology and Health Care | Elective | Required |
| Biosensors and Biochips | Required | Required |
| Materials in Medicine | Elective | Elective |
| Protein Engineering | Required | Elective |
| Tissue Engineering | Required | Elective |
| Enzyme Catalysis in Organic Synthesis | Required | Elective |
| Biocatalysis in Industry | Elective | Required |
| Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation | Not offered | Required |
| Managing IP Property and Intellectual Capital | Elective | Required |
| Introduction to Technical Writing | Elective | Elective |
| A Guided Study or Project in Biotechnology | Elective | Elective |
Other electives are available for both programs. For further details please visit Biotechnolgy, MS curriculum and the Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship, MS curriculum.