Masters of Science in Biotechnology - Entrepreneurship Track in Baltimore United States | Georgetown University

Biotechnology stands as a leading force in today's global economy. Innovations driven by this sector have transformed healthcare, agriculture, and environmental solutions throughout the 21st century. In recent decades, biotechnology has experienced significant growth, impacting numerous facets of modern life and society.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides a Master of Science program in Biotechnology, featuring a curriculum that combines scientific theory with practical laboratory work, alongside specialized courses in BioBusiness, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and regulatory affairs. This 30-credit program can be completed in one year or extended for working professionals pursuing part-time study. The M.S. degree offers five distinct specialization paths.

The Entrepreneurship Track is a competitive program designed to equip life scientists with business acumen and entrepreneurial skills. Admission to this track involves an interview process with the Program Director.

Coursework explores launching biotech ventures, securing investment capital, safeguarding innovations through intellectual property, overseeing product development, and acquiring leadership skills for startup management.

Our Biotechnology Program boasts a distinguished history in life science entrepreneurship. The original Program Director, an accomplished academic entrepreneur, established Life Technologies (now part of Thermo Fisher) and four other biotech firms, with two becoming publicly traded companies. Similarly, the current Program Director has founded multiple biotech companies, and our faculty members bring extensive industry expertise.