Degree Programs

Dual MBA and MS in Biotechnology

Overview

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing sector of the United States and global economies. Its products are increasingly important in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. The Professional Master of Science Program in Biotechnology at Brandeis University (MS BIOT) equips students with skills to enter and advance in this dynamic industry. Graduates work in hospitals, biotechnology firms, bioscience research, and in the pharmaceutical industry. The Heller Social Impact MBA, with its specialization in Healthcare Management, primarily prepares students for work in organizations that manage healthcare delivery, research and policy (hospitals, insurance companies, biotech research and the like). The opportunity for MS BIOT students to acquire additional leading edge management skills via the Heller MBA, with its deep expertise in healthcare management, will optimally position them for significant leadership roles in a broad range of organizations in biotechnology and healthcare.

Program Description

This intensive program requires a minimum of 96 credit hours taken over six consecutive semesters.

Students in dual degree programs fulfill the complete requirements for each degree, earning degrees for both programs.

Curriculum

First Year

Fall

  • BIOL 101, Molecular Biotechnology (4 credits)

  • BIOL 156, Biotechnology Project Lab (4 credits)

  • BIOT 200, Biotechnology Proseminar (4 credits)

  • Management Elective (4 credits*)

Spring

  • BCHM 155, Biochemistry Lab (4 credits)

  • BIOT 201, Business of Biotechnology (4 credits)

  • BIOT 203, Management for Biotechnology (4 credits)

  • BCHM 100, Biochemistry or BIOL 100, Advanced Cell Bio. or BIOL 102, Structural Molecular Biology or BIOL 103, Mechanisms of Cell Function (4 credits)

  • CONT 300, Ethical Practice in Health-related Science (non-credit)

Summer

Second Year

*Students may interchange these electives if desired (i.e., take a science elective when a management elective is indicated as long as 2 science electives and 1 management elective are taken during the program.