Master of Science in Biotechnology

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Biotechnology through Claflin University’s School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ Department of Biology began in the Fall semester of the academic year 2005-2006. The projected enrollment is for no more than ten students in the initial year of the program with an increase to a steady-state of 30 students enrolled at any given time. The program requires two full years of coursework and research, culminating with the production of a master’s thesis. According to their interest, backgrounds and career goals, students can choose from three parallel tracks. The current curriculum for all tracks consists of six core courses and three “track specific” courses for a total of 36 credit hours.

The majority of the graduates enter the professions in the following fields:

• Research Scientist
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Agriculture Scientist
• Forensic DNA Scientist/ Analyst
• Academicians in Biotechnology
• Doctoral Programs

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