What Makes a PSM Unique As a recognized Professional Science Masters program, William Paterson's M.S. in Biotechnology offers a unique balance of advanced science training and business/leadership development that will advance your career in biopharma, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, forensic, cosmetic, food, agriculture, environmental and other science-intensive industries. Recognized by the National Professional Science Masters Association, a degree in MS Biotechnology at WPU will: Distinguish you from graduates of non-PSM programs in an increasingly competitive job market. Ensure you are ready to contribute immediately after graduation with the technical, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills needed to integrate quickly and succeed in the workplace.
What to Expect from our Biotech Program Flexibility around your schedule. The M.S. in Biotechnology is a 30-credit professional science graduate program. Flexibility comes with day, evening and online course options. For those looking to finish the degree quickly, completion in 1.5, or the traditional 2 years is possible. For those with busy work/life schedules, the program can be completed part-time taking one course per semester and /or an online course in summer sessions. Coursework includes uniquely hands-on technical courses in Genomics & Bioinformatics, Gene Expression, Cell & Tissue Culture, Recombinant DNA Technology, and Protein Biochemistry, and theoretical and traditional laboratory courses in areas such as Structural Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Bioethics. Required courses in Project Management and Research Methods, and elective options in Business and Professional Communication, provide a breadth of professional development. Knowledge and skills acquired include technical, scientific, problem-solving and critical thinking, business practices, teamwork, project/team management, quantitative analysis, leadership and strategic thinking, ethics and responsible conduct. Graduates are prepared for success in biopharma, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, forensic, cosmetic, food, agriculture, environmental and other science-intensive industries. M.S. Biotechnology alumni are employed at: Gilead Novartis Merck Pfizer Roche Roche Molecular Systems Reckitt Benckiser Atlantic Health System Huntsman Cancer Institute HotSpot Therapeutics Spark Therapeutics Nelson Labs Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience New Jersey Laboratories NYPD Forensics PsychoGenics Impulse Dynamics Vitaquest International While others are attending various PhD, medical, and dental programs. Industry positions directly after graduation have included: Molecular Microbiologist Senior Scientist R&D Associate Associate Biologist Launch Program Manager Research Associate Research Technician Forensic Scientist Senior Research Scientist Clinical Research Associate Quality Control Microbiologist Hematopathology Specimen Processor
