Curriculum
The curriculum for Biotechnology varies based on the program option you choose.
Bachelor of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Bachelor of Science program.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Credits Required for Admission |
55 |
| Credits for Year One (minimum) |
30 |
| Credits for Year Two (minimum) |
36 |
| Total Credits for BS in Biotechnology |
121 |
Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 303 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 310 Fundamental Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 405 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
Spring Semester (14-15 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 320 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 411 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences |
2 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective |
1-2 |
Fall Semester (17-18 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 305 Survey of Biotechnology Applications |
3 |
| BT 412 Biotechnology Practicum I |
3 |
| BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum II |
3 |
| HCA 300 Health Services Delivery and Organization |
3 |
| LS 331 Immunology |
3 |
| LS 403 Research Design |
2 |
| LS 404* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) |
1 |
Spring Semester (18-19 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 325 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 403 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 406 Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 416 Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
| BT 432 Biotechnology Practicum III |
3 |
| BT 442 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
3 |
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices |
3 |
LS 405* Experimental Research II (requires special approval)
-OR-
TBD Program-Approved Elective |
1
2
|
*Students may engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI in year two (LS 404 and LS 405) or take a 2-credit program-approved elective in the spring of year two. Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 404 and LS 405 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
Bachelor of Science, One-Year Option
An accelerated, one-year Bachelor of Science program.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Credits Required for Admission |
70 |
| Credits for Senior Year |
55 |
| Total Credits for BS in Biotechnology |
125 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 303 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 310 Fundamental Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 405 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
| LS 331 Immunology |
3 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 320 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 325 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 403 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 406 Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 411 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences |
2 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
|
| BT 412 Biotechnology Practicum I |
3 |
| BT 416 Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
|
| BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum II |
3 |
|
| BT 432 Biotechnology Practicum III |
3 |
|
| BT 442 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
3 |
|
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices |
3 |
Bachelor of Science, One-Year Option
With Biopharmaceutical Process Development Concentration
An accelerated, one-year Bachelor of Science program with a concentration in Biopharmaceutical Process Development.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Credits Required for Admission |
70 |
| Undergraduate Credits |
62 |
| Total Credits for BS in Biotechnology with Concentration in Biopharmaceutical Process Development |
132 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 303 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 310 Fundamental Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 405 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
| LS 331 Immunology |
3 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 320 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 325 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 403 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 406 Introduction to Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 411 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BP 401 Basic Engineering for Scientists |
2 |
| BP 403 Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Processing |
2 |
| BP 404 Introduction to Downstream Unit Operations |
4 |
| BP 405 Introduction to Upstream Unit Operations |
4 |
| BT 412 Biotechnology Practicum I |
3 |
| BT 416 Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
| BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum II |
3 |
| BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum III |
3 |
| BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
3 |
*All summer courses, including practica, are held at the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB).
Bachelor of Science & Master of Science
A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Credits Required for Admission |
82 |
| Undergraduate Credits |
38 |
| Graduate Credits |
34 |
| Total Credits for BS and MS in Biotechnology (minimum) |
154 |
Fall Semester (19 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 303 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 305 Survey of Biotechnology Applications |
3 |
| BT 310 Fundamental Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 405 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
Spring Semester (19 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 320 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 403 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 406 Introduction to Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 411 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| LS 540 Current Research in the Biosciences |
3 |
Fall Semester (17-18 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I |
3 |
| BT 813 Biotechnology Practicum II |
3 |
| LS 531 Immunology |
3 |
| LS 603 Research Design |
2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education |
3 |
| LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) |
1 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective |
3 |
Spring Semester (16-17 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 525 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 814 Biotechnology Practicum III |
3 |
| BT 815 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
3 |
| BT 816 Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management |
3 |
LS 803* Contemporary Topics Research
-OR-
LS 805* Experimental Research II (requires special approval) |
2
1
|
| TBD Program-Approved Elective |
3 |
*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
Master of Science, One-Year Option
A one-year Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Bioscience Technologies (1-year option) |
57 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 503 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 510 Basic Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 605 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 501 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry |
3 |
| LS 531 Immunology |
3 |
| LS 603 Research Design |
2 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 520 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 525 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 603 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 606 Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 610 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 611 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 812 Practicum I |
3 |
| BT 813 Practicum II |
3 |
| BT 814 Practicum III |
3 |
| BT 815 Practicum IV |
3 |
| BT 816 Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management |
3 |
| LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research |
2 |
Master of Science, One-Year Option
With Biopharmaceutical Process Development Concentration
A one-year Master of Science program with a concentration in Biopharmaceutical Process Development.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Biotechnology with Concentration in Biopharmaceutical Process Development |
64 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 503 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 510 Fundamental Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 605 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 501 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry |
3 |
| LS 531 Immunology |
3 |
| LS 603 Research Design |
2 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 520 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 525 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 603 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 606 Introduction to Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 610 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 611 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BP 601 Basic Engineering for Scientists |
2 |
| BP 603 Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Processing |
2 |
| BP 604 Introduction to Downstream Unit Operations |
4 |
| BP 605 Introduction to Upstream Unit Operations |
4 |
| BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I |
3 |
| BT 813 Biotechnology Practicum II |
3 |
| BT 814 Biotechnology Practicum III |
3 |
| BT 815 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
3 |
| BT 816 Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
*All summer courses, including practica, are held at the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB).
Master of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Biotechnology |
57 |
Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 503 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
3 |
| BT 510 Fundamental Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 605 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| LS 501 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry |
3 |
Spring Semester (16 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 520 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
4 |
| BT 603 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 606 Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 610 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 611 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
Fall Semester (11-12 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I |
2 |
| BT 813 Biotechnology Practicum II |
3 |
| MT 531 Immunology |
3 |
| LS 603 Research Design |
3 |
| LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) |
1 |
Spring Semester (13-14 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 525 Product Development and Management |
2 |
| BT 814 Biotechnology Practicum III |
2 |
| BT 815 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
3 |
| BT 816 Comprehensive Exam |
3 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Lab Management |
0 |
LS 803* Contemporary Topics Research
-OR-
LS 805** Experimental Research II (requires special approval) |
2
1 |
*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
Advanced Master of Science, Two-Year Option
A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. 32-37 graduate credits.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Biotechnology |
33 |
Fall Semester (8 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 605 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| LS 603 Research Design |
2 |
Spring Semester (6 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 603 Human Genetics (or program-approved Elective) |
3 |
| BT 813 Biotechnology Practicum II (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
Summer Session (6 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management |
3 |
| BT 814 Biotechnology Practicum III (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
Fall Semester (6-7 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 815 Biotechnology Practicum IV (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry |
3 |
| LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) |
1 |
Spring Semester (6-7 credits)
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 525 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| LS 606 Bioinformatics |
2 |
| LS 803* Contemporary Topics Research |
2 |
| LS 805* Experimental Research II (requires special approval) |
1 |
*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
Advanced Master of Science, One-Year Option
A full-time Master of Science program for students with a bachelor's degree in biotechnology. This program is tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals.
| Credit Summary |
Credits |
|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Biotechnology |
33 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 605 Applied Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
| BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| BT 813 Biotechnology Practicum II (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| LS 603 Research Design |
2 |
| LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) |
1 |
| Course Title |
Credits |
|---|
| BT 525 Product Development and Management |
3 |
| BT 603 Human Genetics (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| BT 606 Bioinformatics |
2 |
| BT 814 Biotechnology Practicum III (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| BT 815 Biotechnology Practicum IV (or program-approved elective) |
3 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management |
3 |
| LS 803* Contemporary Topics Research |
2 |
| LS 805* Experimental Research II (requires special approval) |
1 |
*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
