Biotechnology (MS)

Graduates are prepared for positions in research and industrial R&D laboratories or in sales/technical representation in biotechnology, chemical or pharmaceutical companies. A research project resulting in a thesis must be completed in the laboratory of one of the program faculty, or, by special arrangement, with faculty in other departments who are affiliated with the Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

It should be emphasized that the University at Buffalo offers many different courses, and a program of study can be arranged to fit individual interests with regards to careers in biotechnology.

All students need the latest scientific knowledge regardless of their area of specialty; therefore the following courses are required of ALL students:

• MT 501 Methods of Analysis, 4 cr.
• MT 503-504 Seminar, 1 cr.
• MT 505 Method Evaluation And Comparison, 2 cr.
• MT 522 Biomolecular Technology And Diagnosis, 1-2 cr.
• MT 526 Technical Communication For Scientific Professionals, 2 cr.
• MT 527 Clinical Biochemistry, 4 cr.
• MT 532 Introduction to Medical Genetics, 1 cr.
• MT 599 Supervised Teaching, 1 cr.
• MT 650 Research
• OS 518 Statistical Methods in Oral Science or equivalent, 3 cr.

Electives should be selected in relation to interests and career goals in consultation with the adviser. Below is a list of departmental electives that may be of interest to students. In addition, the Graduate Catalog should be consulted as many other courses outside the department are also appropriate.

• MT 500 Independent Study, 1- 7 cr.
• MT 502 Fundamentals Of Immunology, 1-3 cr.
• MT 506 Research Rotation In Clinical Laboratory Science, 1 cr.
• MT 507 Clinical Chemistry, 6 cr.
• MT 509 Clinical Microbiology, 2-3 cr.
• MT 511 Clinical Hematology, 4 cr.
• MT 515 Laboratory Management, 1 cr.
• MT 516 Clinical Parasitology, 1 cr.
• MT 517 Laboratory Education, 1 cr.
• MT 520 Clinical Correlations, 1 cr.
• MT 521 Clinical Urinalysis & Body Fluids, 1 cr.
• MT 528 Forensic Science, 3 cr.
• MT 529 Clinical Mycology, 1 cr.
• MT 530 Bioseparation Techniques, 2 cr.
• MT 531 Clinical Hemostasis, 2 cr.
• MT 534 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques, 4 cr.
• MT 535 Clinical Immunohematology, 3 cr.
• MT 537 Applications of Molecular Biotechnology, 3 cr.
• MT547 Introduction to Microbial Genome Annotation, 2 cr.

• at least 36 hours graduate credit including a minimum of 29 hours of academic course work and a project or thesis with at least six hours of research credit are required
• all students must participate in teaching
• students are encouraged to select electives to broaden their background as well as increase their knowledge relating to specific career goals
• most students require two academic years and the intervening summer to complete the program

The Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences is located on the South Campus of the University at Buffalo. Space is ample for both teaching and research.

• bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with training in medical technology, biology, chemistry or a related field
• approval of the Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• non-native English speaking students must have a iBT TOEFL score of at least 79

A limited number of teaching assistantships are available. These provide a stipend of approximately $9,385.00/10 months and a waiver of tuition (except for summer session) depending on state funding. All students who receive such aid are expected to participate in supervised teaching which is arranged as a meaningful experience.
 

Current tuition and fees can be found at Student Accounts.

PLEASE NOTE: As of October 2009, applicants who are offered admission for the subsequent fall semester will be required to pay a $200 (USD) tuition deposit to secure their place in the program. The deposit will be applied to the first tuition bill sent to the student and is refundable until May 1. Applicants who decline our offer of acceptance or who accept the offer but fail to pay the deposit will forfeit their place in the program, which will then be offered to the next applicant on the “wait list.”

March 1 of each year is the due date to complete and submit your application for formal review; March 15 is the deadline to upload supporting documents through the application portal.

February 1 of each year is the due date to complete and submit your application for formal review; February 15 is the deadline to upload supporting documents through the application portal.

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