Masters of Science Degree in Biotechnology
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Biotechnology at UCI BioSci combines biological sciences, chemistry, and chemical engineering to address practical problems in medicine, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing. Students participate in core technical laboratories and individual faculty research projects, preparing them for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, agricultural biotechnology, research and development, and more. The program emphasizes the potential of biotechnology to revolutionize fields such as medicine, agriculture, and stem cell research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science degree in Biotechnology at UCI BioSci utilizes basic knowledge from biological sciences, chemistry, and chemical engineering to address practical problems in medicine, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing. This program emphasizes formal training and immediate participation in research. Students also engage in individual faculty research projects.
Teaching:
The program involves core technical laboratories and individual faculty research projects.
Careers:
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Chemical manufacturing
- Research and development
- Government agencies
- Regulatory affairs
Other:
- Biotechnology has revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry by creating recombinant protein products like growth hormones, insulin, interferons, and erythropoietins.
- Biotechnology has produced herbicides and insect-resistant plants in agriculture.
- Biotechnology has the potential to produce high-yielding, nutritious crops that can grow in challenging environments.
- Genetically engineered animals and human gene therapies are emerging areas of potential in medicine.
- Stem cell research is considered a significant medical discovery with applications in treating various diseases.
