The Master in Biotechnology from West Virginia State University provides instruction in the broad field of Biotechnology, as well as specialized training in sub-disciplines of Biotechnology. With a research-based Master?s in Science (MS) degree, you will be prepared for diverse careers in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health Care industries, and Environmental Sciences. Our coursework-based Master?s of Arts (MA) degree is especially suited for the career advancement of professional educators.

The West Virginia State University Biotechnology Graduate Program is housed within the Department of Biology. It consists of 13 Ph.D. faculty and some 20 students. In addition, our affiliation with the Research Scientists of the Gus R. Douglass Institute for Land Grand Research provides opportunities to choose from a surprisingly diverse variety of research projects.