Graduate Admissions Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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“B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
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Completed Application: http://www.marywood.edu/admissions/applying/
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Professional resume/CV
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Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Program Design/Point of Entry
The Masters in Biotechnology program is composed of two basic curriculum tracks, depending on point of entry.
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Undergraduates in their junior or senior years can elect for a five year B.S. to M.S. Biotechnology curriculum.
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Applicants possessing a B.S. or B.A. in the life sciences can enter the two-year, stand-alone M.S. track. Students can start during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Neither tracks require a written thesis.
Entry for Undergraduate Students in five-year program
General screening by an admissions committee from the Science Program for this track typically takes place after year three if the student is a Marywood science major.
Students in the five-year program and in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 minimum, IELTS 6.5, and TOEFL 81) are candidates for the graduate component in the fifth year.
Post-baccalaureate entry
A B.S. or B.A. in an Undergraduate major related to the life sciences is recommended. An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher is expected. Prerequisite courses for the M.S. Biotechnology program include:
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one year of General Biology with lab, General Chemistry with lab, Organic Chemistry with lab
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One semester of Microbiology with lab, an upper-level Math (e.g.. calculus)
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One semester of upper-level biology or chemistry with lab (e.g.. Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry)
A completed application must include:
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Official, unopened transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
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Official GRE scores (taken within last five years)
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Two letters of recommendation from professional references (former professors, work supervisors, et al.)
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A minimum TOEFL score of 81
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IELTS minimum score of 6.5
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Essay (1-2 pages) describing the candidate's career objectives and how the M.S. Biotechnology degree will assist with such goals
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A professional resume
To be considered for the program, applicants are required to submit an application for admission - $30.00 application fee. Each application is reviewed by the Science Program Graduate Admissions Committee and notification of the committee's decision is communicated by the Marywood University Graduate Admissions office.
Facilities & Technology
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) is equipped with seven large teaching laboratories.
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five dedicated research laboratories
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laboratory space for teaching labs, equipped with ductless fume green hoods
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an environmental wet laboratory/greenhouse
Center for Natural and Health Sciences
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, including a Microbiology and Molecular/Cellular Biology lab, an Organic Chemistry lab, an Anatomy and Physiology lab, a Physics lab, a Biotechnology research lab, and an Environmental wet laboratory, along with a greenhouse, computer labs, and various classrooms.
Classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, and Public Administration programs are in this building. The 100-seat Comerford Theatre, one of two large lecture halls on campus, is located here.
Science Center Classrooms
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, including a Microbiology and Molecular/Cellular Biology lab, an Organic Chemistry lab, an Anatomy and Physiology lab, a Physics lab, a Biotechnology research lab, and an Environmental wet laboratory, along with a greenhouse, computer labs, and various classrooms.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Lisa Antoniacci
Department Chair | Associate Professor
Dr. Dhanapati Adhikari
Professor
Patrick James Barney
Lecturer | Lecturer
Marie R Betti
Lecturer
Dr. Derrick E Boucher
Assistant Professor
Brian G Bradish
Lecturer
Christine S Fleming
Lecturer
Conor Flynn
Instructor
Dr. Deanne Dulik Garver
Professor Emeritus | Lecturer
Dr. Michael J Gottstein
Assistant Professor
Joseph J Granko
Chemical Hygiene Officer | Science Lab Manager
Kimberly Stanek Hague
Assistant Professor
Lawrence Eugene Hahn
Lecturer
Kathryn R Haines
Lecturer
Dr. Michael C Kiel
Professor
Brittany E Legath
Lecturer
Catherine A Malenovitch
Lecturer
Sara A Melick
Assistant Professor
Jenna L Milheim
Instructor of Practice
John Barry Minora
Lecturer
Rosann M Moskel
Lecturer
Dr. Brian J Piatak
Assistant Professor of Practice
Anthony Michael Pusateri
Lecturer
Joseph Snedeker
Lecturer
Thomas Snyder
Lecturer
Krista F Wargo
Assistant Professor of Practice
Donald W White
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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REQUIRED COURSES
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BIOL 501
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Cell Culture
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3
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BIOL 502
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Bioinformatics
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3
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Or
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BIOL 583
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Emerging Medicines and Technologies
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3
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BIOL 520
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Literature Review
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2
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BIOL 540
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Molecular and Cellular Biology
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3
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BIOL 550
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Drug Development from Concept to Management
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3
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BIOL 594
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Research Methods in Biotechnology
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3
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HSA 511
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Ethics in Management
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3
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Additional Required Courses
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BIOL 580
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Biopharmaceutical Regulation
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3
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BIOL 585
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Science Communication
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3
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GRADUATE BUSINESS COURSES REQUIRED
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CHOOSE A TOTAL OF 3
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BUS 542
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Financial Planning and Management
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3
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BUS 556
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Business Venture and the Entrepreneur
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3
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BUS 541
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Organizational Behavior and Development
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3
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BUS 568
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Legal Aspects of the Management Process
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3
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BUS 570
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Marketing and Strategic Planning
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3
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BUS 546
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Managing the Organization in Marketspace
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3
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BUS 569
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Management of Technology
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3
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BUS 542 and BUS 556: At the UG level, BUS 321 is recommended before taking BUS 542 and BUS 556.
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BUS 541, BUS 568 and BUS 570: At the UG level, BUS 341 is recommended before taking BUS 541, BUS 568, and BUS 570.
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BUS 546 and BUS 569: At the UG level, BUS 301 is recommended before taking BUS 546 and BUS 569.
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SCIENCE ELECTIVES
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CHOOSE 2 ELECTIVES
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BIOL 521
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Biochemistry
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3
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BIOL 522
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Biochemistry II
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3
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BIOL 532
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Immunology
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3
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BIOL 546
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Genetics
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3
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BIOL 595
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Research
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2
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CHEM 513
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Elements of Medicinal Chemistry
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3
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Total Credit Hours:
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4-6
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Program Learning Outcomes:
The M.S. Biotechnology program prepares students for careers in a number of fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, chemistry, and environmental science. The curricula blend modern science education with communication skills, and an understanding of business practices in the biotech industry.
Student Resources
Undergraduate Research within the Science Department: BIOL 454/ENVS 454/CHEM 454 Undergraduate Research is an elective open to science majors whose major QPA and overall QPA is at least 3.0. Adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory:
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The student must choose a research topic and a mentor/faculty who directs all aspects of the investigation by the end of junior year. In addition, the student must meet with the Science Department Chairperson to receive approval (complete a Registration form and have it signed by the mentor/faculty and Science Department Chairperson) for the proposed project.
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The research project must be a library/laboratory-based investigation, which involves data collection.
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Students must get approval (signed Registration form) from the mentor/faculty and the Science Department Chairperson before registering for BIOL 454/ENVS 454/CHEM 454 Undergraduate Research for 2 credits in the semester in which the research will be completed.
Local STEM competitions available to students - Marywood is listed as one of the academic partners.
Financial Aid Opportunities for STEM degrees:
Deadlines for scholarships are fast approaching. Here is a guide highlighting financial aid opportunities for STEM degrees. Affordable Colleges Online (Ryan Kelly) has compiled a list of scholarships for students in all STEM fields, tips to cut the cost of their degree, and how to maximize their chances of landing a scholarship. You can read the full guide here:
Financial Aid for STEM Education
Ryan Kelly
Communications
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