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Pursue a Master of Science in biotechnology at UT Tyler and position yourself at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to today's critical challenges. Join a collaborative research environment where you'll expand your expertise and hone skills for a dynamic, fulfilling career.
As a naturally inquisitive thinker with strong analytical abilities, you recognize biotechnology's pivotal role in modern scientific breakthroughs. Revolutionary cell and gene therapies now enable targeted molecular treatments for diseases. Genetic modification techniques are producing vaccines against novel pathogens. Enhanced immunological insights have spawned cancer-fighting immunotherapies and treatments for autoimmune disorders. With proper training, you can contribute to these transformative developments while progressing as a research professional. Leveraging the School of Medicine's progressive approach, our rigorous MS program prepares you for doctoral studies, medical school, or advanced research roles.
To be admitted to the Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology program, a student must hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry (or a related field) and have completed the following courses:
Biochemistry I or an equivalent – must have a B or better in the course
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the graduate program application for admission into the biotechnology graduate program (available on the university website).
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, including community colleges.
Applicants should have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in their field of study. (If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, it is possible to be admitted on a probationary status. You should contact the program coordinator to see if your GRE scores and/or combination of other factors might meet the requirements for admission.)
Applicants must have a minimum combined score of 295 on the GRE: 150 on the quantitative section and 145 on the verbal section. (You can sign up for the GRE online (www.ets.org/gre) as well as find out about testing centers and dates. If you have already taken the GRE, this site will allow you to request an official copy of your scores.)
All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. These letters should be written by former professors as a means to highlight why you would do well in the biotechnology graduate program.