Biotechnology (M.S.)
The M.S. in biotechnology is an innovative interdisciplinary program grounded in law, business, computer and information science, and biological sciences. Graduates of the M.S. program in biotechnology become acquainted with the basic science involved in new product development in the biotechnology industry and are prepared to work in manufacturing and in business processes such as analytics, startup management, compliance and regulatory aspects, and intellectual property.
Working closely with industry partners through co-teaching and internships, graduates are ready from day one.
Leveraging Fordham's academic strengths to educate scientists in a holistic way, the M.S. program in biotechnology prepares students in research, design and product development, and management strategies as well as data analytics and regulation.
This new program is accepting applicants for fall 2025.
CIP Code
26.9999 - Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
You can use the CIP code to learn more about career paths associated with this field of study and, for international students, possible post-graduation visa extensions. Learn more about CIP codes and other information resources.
To learn about admissions requirements for the M.S. in biotechnology, visit the GSAS admissions website.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BIOT 5100 | Introduction to the Science in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOT 5200 | The Biotechnology Enterprise | 3 |
| BIOT 5300 | Law and Regulation in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOT 5400 | Experimental Design, Biostatistics and Math for Data Science | 3 |
| BIOT 6900 | Biotechnology Capstone 1 | 0 |
| BIOT 6901 | Biotechnology Capstone 2 | 1 |
| BIOT 6902 | Biotechnology Capstone 3 | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose 15 credits of elective courses. | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |