The MS in biotechnology focuses on preparing students for successful careers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. The program provides a structured curriculum that focuses on experimental design, data interpretation, and development of technical laboratory skills. This program also encourages students to take up to two graduate courses in business and/or professional communications to develop the soft skills needed to succeed in the business/industry environment. The thesis option is open to research in the areas of cell/molecular biology and genomics.