Applied Biotechnology (MS)

Michael Steury
Room 315, Chemistry Biology Building (CBB)
Email: biology@uwsp.edu OR msteury@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/biology

UW-Stevens Point offers a Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology. This 100% online program is a collaborative partnership of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus, and five other University of Wisconsin campuses.. The Department of Biology administers the program through the academic director.

The program represents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum that prepares students to advance their careers and pursue their academic ambitions through leadership and management positions within the growing biotechnology field. Defined core courses provide students with a solid foundation in biotechnology, leadership, ethics, research, communications, product development, quality control, and regulatory and compliance practices. In addition, the program offers three unique tracks to assist students in tailoring their coursework to meet their career goals: quality assurance and compliance; business management; and research and development. Students will develop advanced knowledge and skills that will enable them to serve an important function and role within the biotechnology workforce.

Curriculum of the Applied Biotechnology Program

The online Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology curriculum is designed and taught by the same UW faculty who teach at each campus.

You will acquire a foundation in biotechnology principles and techniques through six required core courses. Then, you will choose one or more specialization tracks-Quality Assurance and Compliance, Business Management, or Research and Development. Each specialization track has three required courses and students may complete more than one track. You’ll finish your degree by completing a capstone project.

You are required to complete, at minimum, eleven courses (31 credits) to earn your degree: six required core courses (3 credits each), one specialization track consisting of three courses (3 credits each), capstone prep (1 credit), and the capstone course (3 credits).

UW Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology courses are completed online, a natural fit for working adults. Students in other UW Extended Campus degree programs often say the online format is a big factor in their ability to earn a degree. You can watch lectures, participate in online forums with your classmates, and do homework whenever it’s convenient for you-all course content is accessible online from any device.