The Professional Science Master’s in Biotechnology at Saint Mary’s offers students an elevated education with real-world impact. You’ll grapple with complex business and technology issues in innovative ways, learning through hands-on research that takes you from theory to practice-all shaped by actual leaders in the industry to guarantee relevance and success.
Saint Mary’s Master’s in Biotechnology program is a two-year, hybrid 40-unit program designed for working professionals culminating in a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology degree upon graduation. All courses are taught by faculty with in-depth expertise in biotechnology and related fields. Small class sizes with cohort-style learning encourages networking and provides support systems to ensure student success. Students gain hands-on experience in our industry-standard laboratories, tailored courses on the business of biotechnology, and an internship with Bay Area industry leaders in the final semester.
The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology activates your career − wherever you choose to go with it. With this Master’s degree, you can work with industry leaders in biotech as research associates, scientists, quality control professionals, project managers and more, or continue onto your next educational pursuits − whether it is a doctorate or a business degree.
Program Director
Vidya Chandrasekaran, Ph.D., vc5@stmarys-ca.edu
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of modern molecular biology, cell biology, analytical chemistry and biotechnology techniques.
- Explain the legal, social, ethical issues and best practices related to the biotechnology industry.
- Critically evaluate scientific research and effectively communicate findings in oral and written formats.
- Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of the business side of biotechnology.
- Explain the regulatory frameworks that govern product development, research and manufacturing within biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
- Apply the knowledge of science and/or business of biotechnology to address practical problems in biotechnology.
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