Highly motivated Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Biotechnology in one semester after completing their bachelor’s program.
The M.S. in Biotechnology program bridges the gap between science and society. The program focuses on developing scientific knowledge along with leadership skills, teamwork and entrepreneurship – essentials for career success. Students learn about all aspects of biotechnology and tailor their studies through one of six program tracks.
A highlight of the master’s program is the capstone internship, which allows students to gain valuable work experience. Internship opportunities are available in all the tracks and can include research in industry, academic, and government laboratories and in business development, marketing, commercialization, finance, regulatory affairs, and technology transfer.
Application
Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences who meet the master’s program admission requirements are eligible to apply to this accelerated program by July 1 after their junior year. Students who wish to apply should inquire with their undergraduate advising dean and the director of the M.S. in Biotechnology program.
For more information about our program and admissions, please contact us.
Timeline
Undergraduates start taking master’s courses in their senior year, earning the master’s degree in the fall after completing their bachelor’s degree.
Note: Some programs will have different distributions of undergraduate and master’s courses to accommodate schedule conflicts.
Example Degree Plan
The degree plan below shows how you as an accelerated student can start taking graduate-level courses during your senior year in order to complete the 30-credit master’s program one semester after your bachelor’s.
Senior – Fall
| Course Name | Graduate Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate courses | — |
| BIOT 7130 Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOT 5007 Laboratory Applications of Biotech | 3 |
Senior – Spring
| Course Name | Graduate Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate courses | — |
| BIOT 5100 Entrepreneurial Biotechnology | 3 |
| Graduate elective course | 3 |
| BIOT 6590 Introduction to Biotechnology Internship | 0 |
| BCHB 5540 Research Ethics & Integrity | 0 |
- Note: Full-time undergraduate status requires a minimum of 12 total credits. Graduate credits count toward this total.
- Upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements, you will receive your bachelor’s degree and may participate in Commencement with your undergraduate class. Contact your advising dean for more information.
Master’s – Fall
Complete the Biomedical Graduate Education Orientation at the start of the semester.
| Course Name | Graduate Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BIOT 7950 Biotechnology Capstone Internship | 4 |
| BCHB 5140 Introduction to Bioinformatics | 1 |
| BIOT 5009: Introduction to the Biotechnology Industry | 3 |
| Graduate electives | 9 |
- Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
- Students must have completed a total of 30 graduate credits in order to graduate.
- Note: The internship is about 20 hours per week and will require careful scheduling with electives.
- Follow the Biomedical Graduate Education Graduating Student Checklist to apply for graduation and to register for Commencement the following spring if you wish to attend.
Master’s Tracks and Courses
Browse the six M.S. in Biotechnology Tracks to find courses that match your professional goals.
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Accelerated Programs FAQ
Answers to questions about the accelerated program.
Program Highlights
Find out what sets our program apart in preparing students for impactful careers.
Capstone Internships
Learn how you’ll gain hands-on professional experience as a Biotechnology student.
Career Readiness
Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more.