Biotechnology, MBIOT

The Master of Biotechnology Program prepares students, both full- and part-time, for leadership in the critically important and dynamic industries of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative professional master's program draws its faculty and courses from the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Penn's world-class biomedical research centers, renowned science departments and position at the hub of the largest pharmaceutical/biotechnology corridor in the United States, place this program at the vanguard of biotechnology education. There are three parallel curriculum tracks: Molecular Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical Engineering Biotechnology, and Biomedical Technologies. These tracks, in combination with core courses, insure that students get a uniquely broad exposure to the entire field of biotechnology and give students flexibility to tailor their degree to their background, interests, and current career or career goals.

For more information: http://biotech.seas.upenn.edu/

Master’s Program Curriculum

A minimum of 10.0 course units are required to obtain the Masters of Biotechnology degree.^1 2

Core Curriculum

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The core courses represent 6 credit units and the track electives represent 4 credit units. Students must take at least 7 credit units--between the core and electives--within SEAS courses. Those SEAS programs are: BE, BIOT, CBE, CIS/CIT, EAS, ENGR, ENM, ESE, IPD, MSE, & MEAM. If a course is cross-listed, students must take the SEAS version of it for it to count toward this 7 SEAS course requirement. 

While some courses may fit into multiple course requirements, students must take a total of 10 credit units and may not double count courses across the Biotechnology curriculum. Double counting may be allowed in dual degree majors, accelerated programs and other select cases. Please see an advisor for more information. 

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Students may take up to two (2) EAS courses toward the degree. EAS 8960 and EAS 8970 do not count toward the 10 CUs for the program. Students are also limited to two (2) IPD courses toward the degree. 

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.