B.S. / M.S. in Biotechnology
Combine two programs into one to earn two degrees in just five years. Our accelerated B.S./M.S. program prepares students for jobs in areas such as the biotechnology industry, biomedical studies, health professions, pharmaceutical and agricultural industry, environmental biotechnology and research in academia.
Students receive the bachelor's degree after four years and the master's after the fifth year.
Program Features
- advanced scientific training and education
- unique, interdisciplinary curriculum
- customized courses for different career plans
- targeted professional development
- networking experience
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Combined B.S./M.S. in Biotechnology Application Process
Current SU undergraduate students will need to APPLY online: Online application
Please include an unofficial transcript as part of your application package as well as two (2) faculty recommendation letters.
Applications are reviewed by the M.S. Biotechnology admissions committee. Decisions regarding suitability for admission are made as soon as possible.
Incomplete applications may delay review of your application.
The Syracuse University Graduate Admissions office directs the processing of graduate admissions and applications for the entire University, including applications to the M.S. in Biotechnology program. For more information about the application process, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
Program Requirements
Streamlined curriculum allows students to complete all the requirements for a B.S. in Biotechnology and M.S. in Biotechnology in 5 years.
Students accepted into the five-year B.S./M.S. program will be able share up to 15 credits of 500- or 600-level coursework toward the completion of both degrees.
Program Faculty
Yasir Ahmed-Braimah
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Jesse Q Bond
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Jason Boock
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Mark Braiman
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Arindam (Ari) Chakraborty
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Heather D. Coleman
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Melanie Jane Decker
Steve Dorus
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Scott Erdman
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Eric Finkelstein
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Sarah E. Hall
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Julie Hasenwinkel
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Heidi Hehnly
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James Henderson
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James Hewett
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Katharine (Kate) Lewis
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Xiyuan Liu
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Yan-Yeung Luk
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Zhen Ma
M. Lisa Manning
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Vera McIlvain
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Liviu Movileanu
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Allison DeAlton Oakes
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Melissa E. Pepling
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Dana Radcliffe
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Ramesh Raina
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Surabhi Raina
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Dacheng Ren
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Suresh Santanam
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Pranav Soman
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James T. Spencer
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Nancy I. Totah
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Roy D. Welch
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