About
The master of science in molecular biology and biotechnology is a 30-semester-hour thesis program, which includes research in developmental biology, genetics, and cell physiology. The program is known for its rigorous, well-rounded training in biology. Faculty in the program continue to innovate their teaching methods and refine the curriculum to provide the best training for their students.
The thesis-based MS degree provides training and experience in communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and integrating information derived from multiple sources. These are highly marketable skills in their own right, and they equip you with a tool set necessary for accomplishment and success in virtually any professional endeavor.
Approximately $10,000 in assistantship support covering the fall and spring semesters is competitively available to students entering the program. An additional $2,500 is available during the summer through a combination of teaching and research assistantships and departmental resources. In addition, a limited number of Graduate Scholar Awards of $4,000 per year, awarded through the Graduate School, have been available in the past for the strongest applicants.
ECU Advantage
This is the only program of its type in North Carolina, and we believe our educational program is second to none in terms of fully preparing you for one of the many career opportunities available in biotechnology today. Our record of achievement is highlighted by the many graduates of our program who are pursuing active and rewarding careers in all facets of the biotechnology industry including management, research, development and sales.
A degree in this program can provide you with an opportunity to address some of our society's most urgent needs. The ready availability of an increasing number of recombinant human blood proteins is having a profound effect on critical health care issues, and developments in plant biotechnology are addressing important agricultural needs of our nation and the world. Future developments in biotechnology, including stem cell technology, biosensors, recombinant vaccines and biofuels promise to extend these advancements into areas of tissue regeneration, national security, energy resources and sustainable agriculture.
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What You Will Study
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