Biotechnology (MS)
The master's program is a one-year (without research credit) and two-year (with research credit) program, administered by the Center for Biotechnology and Genomics as part of the Interdisciplinary Programs of the Graduate School of Texas Tech University, designed to prepare students for a career in biotechnology and/or bioinformatics. Students may pursue a one-year program (30 credits) or a two-year program (38 credits).
The one-year program (30 credits) provides opportunity for preparation for students who wish to pursue a career in the biotech sector but outside of bench-research. This is also designed for gap-year students who wish to enhance their graduate credentials on their way to professional degree programs such as medical school, veterinary school, dental school, nursing school, law school and business school. There is no research credit requirement in one-year program. The one-year program requires students to complete a capstone project and a comprehensive exam successfully at the graduating semester. The one-year program can be completed in two long semesters. The one-year program admits student in the fall and spring semesters.
The two-year program (research credits) is offered with two research concentrations: the concentrations in Life Sciences Research and the concentration in Bioinformatics Research. Both these research concentrations consist of a 21-month curriculum. Students take courses for a minimum of 20 credits in the first year, and a total of 18-24 credit hours during the summer sessions and the second year. The program is designed to train students in the most important techniques currently used in the biotechnology sector. In addition, the program provides excellent preparation for students wishing to go on and pursue a Ph.D. degree or MD (Ph.D.) degree after graduation.
Students devote their first year to course work. This is comprised of a mixture of required core courses (lectures and laboratory) and selections from a broad spectrum of electives. The second year of the program involves practical training in a research environment. There are two options for students pursuing research concentrations in the second year of the program: thesis and internship. These are highly competitive options with many factors determining availability of and eligibility for these positions. Both these options involve intense (hands-on) practical training, with students choosing between an academic or industry internship or working toward an M.S. thesis.
Admission is open to students to all STEM discipline. An undergraduate degree in natural sciences with a sound background in biological sciences, and chemistry is highly preferable. A limited number of scholarships will be available at the start of the fall semester for outstanding first-year students. Students awarded these competitive scholarships will be eligible to pay tuition at the in-state rate.
The two-year program admits student in the fall semester only. There is no deadline for submission for application per se. However, applications received before March 1st have a better chance of consideration for financial support. International applicants are advised to apply before May 31 so that visa application can be processed timely.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
There is no charge to post a job opportunity on our online system called Symplicity. Job listings include positions for law clerks, internships, summer associates, entry-level and experienced attorneys. Postings are available to both current students and alumni. By posting a job with Texas Tech University School of Law, employers agree to comply with our Non-Discrimination Policies.
To post a job, you may:
- Complete the Job Posting Form. This form will be sent directly to our office and we will post the job for you. Once the job is posted, you will receive an email confirmation.
- Use our online Symplicity system to post the job yourself. You can follow the Symplicity instructions to post a job online.
Policy on Approval of “Symplicity Recruit” Registrations and Job Postings
It is the policy of the Texas Tech Law School Career & Professional Development Center to accept no “Symplicity Recruit” registrations and/or job postings except under limited circumstances as described in this policy.
- Every potential Symplicity Recruit registration and job posting must be reviewed and approved or declined by an authorized member of the Career Center team. No automatic registrations or postings are permitted.
- Registration and posting approval requires the employer's specific affirmation of ALL of the Non-Discrimination Policies affecting the Texas Tech Law School, verification of an organization's good standing and ethical performance in operations and recruiting, within specified geographic limitations applicable to this law school, and types of positions contained in the posting. Only principals involved in hiring may register and post on our systems. Third party and recruiting organization accounts and postings are not permitted.
- Specifically permitted, subject to approval, postings include jobs requiring a law degree or status as a law student, jobs located in Texas or New Mexico and their contiguous states or that permit virtual work from Texas, jobs by for-profit legal employers who offer employment on a paid basis or jobs by non-profit legal organizations (including governments) who offer employment on a paid or unpaid basis, and Fellowship programs that contain a job/work component in addition to scholarship/other funding.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – We accept the TOEFL iBT test or the TOEFL Essentials test. The minimum TOEFL iBT score required is 79. The minimum TOEFL Essentials score required is 8.5. The TOEFL score must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service. Texas Tech University's institutional code is 6827. TOEFL scores are valid for only two years.
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version. IELTS General Training results are not acceptable. There is no IELTS institution code for Texas Tech University. IELTS scores are valid for only two years.
- Duolingo English Test (Online examination) - The minimum required Duolingo score is 100. There is no institutional code for Duolingo, but applicants will need to select "Texas Tech Graduate School" as the institution to send scores to. Duolingo scores are reported within 48 hours and are valid for two years.
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60. PTE General and PTE Young Learners results are not acceptable. There is no PTE Academic institution code for Texas Tech University. PTE Academic scores are valid for only two years.
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency Test (Cambridge CPE) – The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is a score of 180 or above There is no institutional code for the Cambridge CPE. The Cambridge CPE is valid for life.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Proficiency Test (Cambridge CAE) – The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is a score of 175 or above. There is no institutional code for the Cambridge CAE. The Cambridge CAE is valid for life.
- Completion of ELS Level 112 – transcript and certificate required. Conditional admission for English proficiency may be available for prospective students who do not meet the minimum required English proficiency standard.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
21180 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 75 USD
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