Location:

San Francisco, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Cell & Molecular Biology

Program Overview

Program Description:

San Francisco State University (CSU-San Francisco) offers a Professional Science Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Stem Cell Science. This two- year graduate program offers an inter-disciplinary curriculum of solid science classes with business courses to prepare students entry into the biotechnology and stem cell science fields. In addition to coursework designed to be relevant to the workforce needs of the life sciences industry, practical workplace experience is gained through an internship with local biotechnology companies, government agencies or non-profit research institutes. San Francisco State University is centrally located in the Bay Area’s vibrant Biotechnology community.

Additional Program Information

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Admission Requirements • Baccalaureate degree with a minimal grade point average of 3.0. • Graduate Record Exam (for the General Test) score. • Level 1 Written English Proficiency Requirement (can be met with a minimum score of 4.0 on the GRE Analytical Writing Test). • International students must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores that meet the minimum required by the Division of Graduate Studies, or other university accepted alternatives. • Two or more letters of recommendation. • Transcripts of all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. • Resume. • A two-page "Statement of Purpose." • Applicants may be interviewed before selection. • At least one year of professional experience in some discipline of science is strongly recommended. • Approval for admission by the Division of Graduate Studies and the Biology Department.

International Requirements:

International students must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores that meet the minimum required by the Division of Graduate Studies, or other university accepted alternatives.