Biotechnology M.S. with a Specialization in Molecular Biotechnology

A Successful Career Begins with Excellent Training

With a Master of Science in Biotechnology with a Specialization in Molecular Biology from University of Houston-Clear Lake, you’ll be equipped to compete with the most qualified scientists for highly coveted positions in a rapidly advancing field. Your degree will have applications in nearly all aspects of human life, including plant and animal agriculture, aquaculture, chemical and textile manufacturing, forestry and food processing. You'll complete your coursework in both classroom and laboratory environments, as you study and modify nucleic acids and proteins to find new applications in human and animal health, agriculture and the environment.

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Become a Leader in a Growing Scientific Field

Molecular biotechnology is a dynamic field driven by the ability to transfer genetic information between organisms with the goal of understanding key biological processes or innovating new products. Your degree from UHCL will impart the skills and knowledge you’ll need to join a company that develops or improves medications, vaccines or diagnostic tests that benefit human and animal health. Significant workforce supply and demand gaps already exist, and your degree from our College of Science and Engineering prepares you to fill the global economy’s increasing need for scientists who possess the technical and leadership skills to continue researching, developing and innovating.

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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.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

• 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.

• How to Apply as a Graduate Student
• How to Apply as an International Graduate Student

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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.

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