Biotechnology M.S. with a Specialization in Biotechnology Management and Marketing
Increasing Your Education Can Make a Difference in the World
Take your Master of Science in Biotechnology to new heights with a Specialization
in Biotechnology Management and Marketing at University of Houston-Clear Lake. With
this unique focus on the ever-growing field of biotechnology, you will learn the necessary
research and development skills for the creation of new products as well as the crucial
tools for managing projects in the production of those products and then successfully
introducing them to the general public. And this will all take place in a stimulating
environment with small class sizes.
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Expand Your Career
This is a great degree program for the student who wants to take a leadership role
at their current job without worrying about the traditional MBA. Your courses will
discuss key principles in marketing, management and organizational behavior so you
can present the findings to willing investors, buyers and companies. And you'll still
spend plenty of time in the laboratory exploring the current trends in the world of
biotechnology.
Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- Biotechnology M.S.
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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Application
Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE is not required and can be waived. If submitted, GRE total scores should be at least 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative). If GRE is not submitted, applicant must submit 3 letters of recommendation, resume, and personal statement of research and future plans.
- Those not meeting GRE and/or GPA standards will be required to meet additional performance criteria.
- Foundation Courses (C or better): Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry I, Physiology (plant or human or animal), Computational Statistics, Cellular Physiology, and Molecular Biology.
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Biology, but other degrees may apply if preparation includes significant number of core courses in Biological Sciences as well as appropriate chemistry, physics and mathematics courses.
Degree Requirements
UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Biotechnology M.S.Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
UHCL's Biotechnology program is the only program in Texas to offer three specializations: Molecular Biotechnology, Management, and Bioinformatics.
- Molecular Biotechnology: work as a scientist in a research lab
- Management: manage a research lab or division
- Bioinformatics: develop or utilize bioinformatics data managements tools
Biotechnology M.S. with a Specialization in Biotechnology Management and Marketing Faculty
Martha Ariza
Lecturer in Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3763
Email: Ariza@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321
Bazlur Rashid
Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283 3756
Email: rashid@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-11
Lory Z. Santiago-Vázquez
Program Director of Biotechnology, Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3776
Email: santiago@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-7