Program Description

The Master of Science in Biotechnology produces results for professionals seeking to move into positions of greater responsibility or leadership.

• More than 90% of graduates cite a "significant or considerable" impact on their careers pre-graduation.
   
• As of 2007, five successful companies have spun out of the program.
   
  
• Graduates of the program report back an average salary of $93,400.

Evening and weekend courses allow students to work full-time while they complete the program, so the application of course content happens in tandem with students gaining valuable professional experience and not having to "sit out" from their careers while pursuing the degree.

The program is unique for its level of application. Industry-drawn faculty team with UW researchers to teach courses collaboratively, integrating the distinct perspectives of research and application. The entire program is taught off-site, in industry settings, to emphasize the environments and locales in which technologies are fostered on their way to market.

Read more: The Curriculum