Master of Science in Biotechnology Studies Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Biotechnology Studies
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Biotechnology Studies
College:	University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:	UMUC's Master of Science in Biotechnology Studies - Biosecurity and Biodefense program produces graduates who have a greater grasp of the technologies currently in use in the biotechnology industry and have increased knowledge of bioinformatics. The curriculum requires 36 credits of coursework and is divided into 15 credits of required program core coursework, and 21 credits of required coursework, including a 3-credit capstone course, from one of the program specializations. Students with any educational background can enter this program but those without a molecular biology background are required to take a college level molecular biology course prior to the required program core. This specialization covers a wide spectrum of subjects including agents of bioterrorism, threat analysis and response and biodefense and information technology.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Individual programs may have additional requirements. GMAT or GRE scores are not required for entrance to master's degree programs.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.

Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.

Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.

On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.

Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.