Biotechnology is a dynamic and growing field in which the discoveries of modern biology are applied to solve problems in medicine and agriculture. Adelphi Biology master’s students can receive preparation for careers in biotechnology and in the related fields of pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, cancer research, and laboratory medicine.

Students can receive biotechnology training in the Adelphi master’s program in biology in two ways:

1. As students admitted to the biotechnology concentration, by completing the requirements described below; this program combines training in science and business with an internship to provide the most in-depth preparation for work in the biotechnology industry;
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2. As students admitted to the biology master’s program, by taking relevant courses such as “Introduction to Biotechnology”; this approach will provide some background in biotechnology to help students decide if this field is for them, but without the business courses and internship.

Adelphi’s innovative Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a concentration in biotechnology prepares students for careers in this rapidly expanding and dynamic discipline. Adelphi offers a unique course of study that provides a solid foundation in the sciences with training in business to give students the expertise to succeed in both scientific and business environments, including universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The program includes critical training in laboratory safety, research ethics, and 21st century instrumentation and techniques. The required internship offers invaluable first-hand experience.

Students interested in the biotechnology concentration must first be admitted to the M.S. program in biology through the regular application process and complete one semester (12 credits) of graduate courses. Application is then made to the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee. Students admitted to the M.S. in biology who are interested in biotechnology may take relevant courses such as "Introduction to Biotechnology" without the business courses and internship to help them determine if they want to pursue the concentration.

• Students may pursue a research thesis track or a scholarly paper track.
• Specific admission criteria apply for the concentration in biotechnology.
• A limited number of teaching assistantships is available.
  

Requirements for Admission to the Biotechnology Concentration

• Been admitted to, and completed 12 credits in the Adelphi M.S. program in biology
• Taken GRE, or scored above 450 on GMAT This is a requirement to take graduate courses in the School of Business. The required exam could be taken while a student was already enrolled in the M.S. program in biology.
• Interested students will apply to be admitted to the biotechnology concentration by writing a letter to the Biology Graduate Committee.
• Admission will be based on previous record, performance at Adelphi, and potential for success in biotechnology.