Master of Science in Biotechnology Program, UW-Madison

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  • Madison's Biotechnology Economic Forecast for 2018Companies continue steady hiring (July 2018 update)
  • Alumni Case Study: Toby Zutz, Class of 2012Press Release, July 10, 2018
    (And they have two research scientist positions currently open...)
  • UW-Madison and BiotechnologyA Global Leader in Transformative Science
  • Alumni Case Study: Catherine Reville, Class of 2015"I wanted to know how biotechnology companies make decisions."
    - Life Science Technology Consultant, Deloitte
  • Alumni Case Study: Michael Matter, Class of 2016"I was a scientist and became a leader in biotechnology."
    - Senior Associate Scientist, Exact Sciences Corporation
  • Alumni Case Study: Tanesha Norris, Class of 2015"I found the confidence to dream bigger."
    - Senior Global Project Manager, Roche
  • Alumni Case Study: Darcia Schweitzer, Class of 2016"I was a high school science teacher interested in a career change."
    - Science Writer, Promega Corporation
  • Matthew Brieger, Class of 2016, MilliporeSigma"I was interested in pursuing management opportunities."
    - Project Manager, Regis Technologies
Madison's Biotechnology Economic Boom2 Tobias Zutz, Class of 20127 UW-Madison and Biotechnology1 Alumni Case Study: Catherine Reville, Class of 20153 Alumni Case Study: Michael Matter, Class of 20164 Alumni Case Study: Tanesha Norris, Class of 20155 Alumni Case Study: Darcia Schweitzer, Class of 20166 Matthew Brieger, Class of 20167

A program as unique as you are.

The Master of Science in Biotechnology offers:

  1. A proven curriculum like no other that weaves together topics in science, business and law
  2. Powerful skills that bring the "big picture" of life science product development and commercialization into clear focus
  3. Exclusive evening/weekend courses allowing you to work full-time while enrolled
  4. A completed degree in less than two years, and
  5. An opportunity to significantly advance your career

What's Being Taught This Week?

New Student Orientation: Day 1 @BTCI
Introductions; Lab Orientation; 'Cutter Incident' Case Study
Thursday, August 23, (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Location: BTCI at Promega Campus

Faculty Instructor: Bryan Husk; Natalie Betz; Kurt Zimmerman; Michele Smith and Scott Fulton



New Student Orientation: Day 2 @MGE Innovation Center
Information Technology Overview; Curriculum and Faculty Introductions; Program Policies
Friday, August 24, (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Irving Shain Conf. Room, MGE Innovation Center, University Research Park

Faculty Instructor: Bryan Husk; Natalie Betz; Kurt Zimmerman; Michele Smith and many program faculty


Meet the incoming class

Meet the 25 Incoming Students
who are the Class of 2020

Featured Alumni Case Studies

Ryan Liermann, Class of 2005 Ryan Liermann's Story
Class of 2005
"I learned firsthand the ins and outs of biotech management."

Heather Gerard, Class of 2006 Heather Gerard's Story
Class of 2006
"I didn't want to be restricted to being a bench scientist."

Download The Brochure

Prospective Student Brochure for the M.S. in Biotechnology Program, University of Wisconsin - Madison
In two years you can advance your career with a M.S. in Biotechnology from a world-class university while still working full-time.

Question about the degree?
Contact Natalie

Natalie Betz, PhD
Associate Director
Phone: (608) 274-4330, Ext. 1272
nabetz@wisc.edu
Contact Bryan Husk, Assistant Director, M.S. in Biotechnology Program, UW-Madison

Question about admissions?
Contact Bryan

Bryan Husk, MA
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 263-0773
bthusk@wisc.edu
Contact Bryan Husk, Assistant Director, M.S. in Biotechnology Program, UW-Madison

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