Biotechnology & Bioinformatics: Stem Cell Technology and Laboratory Management Emphasis, M.S.

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(34-35 units)

Degree Requirements

Common Core Courses - 12 units

BINF 500 - DNA and Protein Sequence Analysis Units: 3
BIOL 503 - Biotechnology Law and Regulation Units: 3
BIOL 504 - Molecular Cell Biology Units: 3
MGT 471 - Project Management Units: 3

Stem Cell Technology and Laboratory Management Emphasis - 22-23 units

1. Required Courses - 19 units

BIOL 602 course is offered quarterly at 1.5 units, which is repeatable for a total of 6 units for a year long project.

BIOL 502 - Techniques in Genomics/Proteomics Units: 3
BIOL 510 - Tissue Culture Techniques and Stem Cell Technology Units: 3
BIOL 511 - Advanced Stem Cell Technology Units: 3
BIOL 512 - Advanced Topics in Regenerative Medicine Units: 1
BIOL 513 - Cell Culture Facility Management Units: 3
BIOL 602 - Stem Cell Technology Internship Units: 1.5-1.5 (1.5 units X 4)

2. Electives 3-4 units

A minimum of one course chosen from the elective courses for the Biotechnology Emphasis and/or from the required courses for the other emphases of the program.

Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement

Writing proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree is demonstrated by successful completion of BIOL 504 with a grade of B or higher.