Biotechnology Master's Program
Biotechnology M.S.: Flexible Tracks for Your Future
What IS Biotechnology?
Biotechnology combines science and innovation to address modern challenges in health, industry, and beyond. With an emphasis on entrepreneurial science, our program equips students for a variety of exciting career paths, including:
- Technical research positions in academia, government, or industry.
- Biotech company leadership roles.
- Patent law through preparation for the patent bar exam.
- Advanced study through Ph.D. programs with a competitive edge.
Pursuing biotechnology opens doors to dynamic and impactful careers in research, management, and beyond. Whether your passion lies in cutting-edge science or translating discoveries into real-world solutions, our program is your gateway to success.
Biotech Program Overview
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers flexible and innovative pathways to a career in biotechnology. Choose from:
- One-Year Non-Thesis Track: Focused on core biotechnology concepts with limited lab research or an internship.
- 21-Month Research Track: Combines in-depth coursework with a full year of laboratory research or industry
internships.
- Dual MS/MBA Program: For entrepreneurial-minded students, this exciting track is offered in collaboration
with Texas Tech University.
- 30 credit hours completed across fall, spring, and summer semesters.
- Core coursework shared with all Biotechnology students.
- 6 credit hours of unpaid summer research or internship opportunities in 甜瓜视频 labs or external industry settings.
- GSBS 5000
Interprofessional Collab Practice - GSBS 5471
Core I: Molecules - GSBS 5372
Core II: Cells - GSBS 5373
Core III: Genes - GSBS 5174
Core IV: Biomedical Seminar - GBTC 5020
Laboratory Methods
- GBTC 6101/6201
Biotechnology Seminar - GBTC 5337
Techniques in Biotechnology Research - GBTC 6301
Introduction to Biotechnology - GBTC 6202
Biomedical Informatics - GSBS 5101
Responsible Conduct of Research
- GBTC 5025
Biotechnology Integrated Learning Experience
- Inter-Professional Education (IPE) Activity
The estimates below reflect the total cost of the program, not per semester, and may vary based on elective choices.
- Texas Residents: $8,500
- Non-Residents: $22,000
Disclaimer: The above amounts are only estimates and based on tuition and fees currently approved. 甜瓜视频 reserves the right to modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. In addition, tuition and fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors.
Current tuition costs can be seen at the links below or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867 for detailed fee information, including out-of-state tuition.
- Competitive salary and tuition support for students choosing 甜瓜视频 labs.
- Diverse internship opportunities, including industry placements or the TTUS Office of Research Commercialization.
- Engaging research in areas such as cancer biology, immunotherapy, nanoparticle drug delivery, neurobiology, virology, and more.
- Collaboration with faculty from both Lubbock and Abilene campuses, featuring robust research programs and a friendly, interdisciplinary environment.
Fall Term
- GSBS 5471
Core I: Molecules - GSBS 5372
Core II: Cells - GSBS 5373
Core III: Genes - GSBS 5174
Core IV: Biomedical Seminar - GBTC 5020
Laboratory Methods
Spring Term - GBTC 6101/6201
Biotechnology Seminar - GBTC 5337
Techniques in Biotechnology Research - GBTC 6301
Introduction to Biotechnology - GBTC 6202
Biomedical Informatics - GSBS 5101
Responsible Conduct of Research - Elective
Summer Term - GBTC 7000/GBTC 6001
Research or Internship
Fall Term
- GBTC 7000/GBTC 6001
Research or Internship - GBTC 5298
Biotechnology Project Report
Spring Term - GBTC 7000/GBTC 6001
Research or Internship - GBTC 5299
Biotechnology Final Report
Beginning June 1 of their third semester, Biotechnology students transition into a paid research position. Students can choose between:
- A research assistantship in a 甜瓜视频 faculty member鈥檚 lab.
- An external internship in the biotechnology industry or related fields.
These paid opportunities provide valuable hands-on experience and continue until the student graduates the following spring semester. Please note that while students receive compensation during this period, standard tuition and fees are still required.
- GBTC 5210
The Microbiome - GBTC 5212
Fundamentals of Bacteriology - GBTC 5213
Fundamentals of Virology & Parasitology - GBTC 5214
Fundamentals of Immunology - GBTC 5340
The Biology of Cancer
The estimates below reflect the total cost of the program, not per semester, and may vary based on elective choices.
- Faculty Lab Option: $11,000
- Includes employment as a Research Assistant during the final year of the program, with a salary of $25,000/year.
- Industry Internship Option: $13,200
- Salary is determined by the employer.
Disclaimer: The above amounts are only estimates and based on tuition and fees currently approved. 甜瓜视频 reserves the right to modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. In addition, tuition and fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors.
Current tuition costs can be seen at the links below or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867 for detailed fee information, including out-of-state tuition.
Admission & Application Info
Admission Requirements
At 甜瓜视频, we take a holistic approach to admissions鈥攖here are no minimum GPA or test score requirements. Each application is carefully reviewed, considering the full scope of an applicant鈥檚 qualifications and potential.
Academic Criteria
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
- A B.S. or B.A. degree in a natural science discipline.
- Completed at least one semester each of:
- Organic Chemistry
- Biology
- Biochemistry
We are looking for motivated individuals ready to meet the challenges of a dynamic and innovative educational environment. The average GPA of students offered admission is 3.37, and the average GRE score of students offered admission is over 306.
Application Information
Application Deadlines
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All applications must be submitted through BioRaider. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application is completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered for admission. Please note that only complete applications will be reviewed.
The M.S. in Biotechnology program follows a rolling admissions process, with a limited number of spots available at each campus per admissions cycle. Apply early to secure your opportunity!
A complete application is comprised of the following:
- A completely submitted application on BioRaider.com, which includes an Essay/Personal Statement
- At least 2 letters of reference written within the year of application
- GRE general test is optional but must be within the past 5 years for submission
- Paid Application Fee
- Official College Transcripts for all institutions attended
GRE scores can be submitted using the ETS Institution Code 6851. (甜瓜视频 = 6851, do not use the TTU code.)
International applicants are required to submit a valid TOEFL/IELTS score from within the last 2 years, as well as a valid GRE score from within the last 5 years.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
3601 4th St. MS 6206
Lubbock, TX 79430-6206
- We require official transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended, including those institutions for which you received transfer credit toward your undergraduate degree.
- Electronic official transcripts from U.S. institutions are preferred and should be sent to: graduate.school@ttuhsc.edu.
- Do NOT send international transcripts and/or mark sheets. We require a course-by-course transcript evaluation for all institutions attended outside of the USA.
- Hard copy official transcripts should be mailed to:
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