Biotechnology Science (M.S.)

School of Integrative Science and Technology (IST)

Modern biotechnology provides breakthroughs that help fight diseases, reduce carbon footprints and feed the hungry.

From analyzing saliva to unearthing clues on human evolution to finding a new treatment for the Zika virus, biotechnology science is a dynamic field that continues to evolve and make a difference in our lives.

In Kean's biotechnology science graduate program, you enter the research lab environment and receive practical hands-on training from day one. You benefit from studying alongside experienced and published faculty and concentrate your studies in one of four rapidly advancing sectors of biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences:

Advanced Biotechnology & Drug Discovery
Analytic Chemistry & Instrumentation
Bioinformatics & Genomic Sciences
Life Sciences Business Management

At Kean, you develop the high-tech laboratory skills to go directly into the job market or a competitive doctoral program.

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5-year combined B.S. & M.S. degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology student in lab — Kean's state-of-the-art laboratories provide students with the practical research experience they need to succeed.

What You Learn

Employ advanced technologies and train on state-of-the-art instrumentation used to conduct research in chemical and biological sciences
Conduct cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics research in antibiotic resistance and the human microbiome in collaboration with the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship
Understand the scientific and business principles used in the biotech and pharma sectors
Interact with successful biotech start-up founders through the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship
Pursue internships and jobs with more than 100 research centers and nine medical centers just 30 minutes away in New York City and throughout New Jersey

Admission Requirements

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

M.S. in Biotechnology Science

Application Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: December 1

Program Coordinator:
Salvatore Coniglio, Ph.D.
STEM 518B
(908) 737-7216
coniglsa@kean.edu

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