Master of Science in Biotechnology Program, UW-Madison

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  • Watch our Recorded Program Overview WebinarRecorded Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
    Natalie Betz, Associate Director, discusses features of the degree.
  • Alumni Case Study: Kenyon Koeper, Class of 2019"I wanted a program that understood what a career in biotechnology looks like."
    - Associate Director of Project Management, Sarepta Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA)
  • Madison's Biotechnology Economic Forecast for 2021The pandemic has produced a staggering 52% increase in local biotech jobs.
  • Alumni Case Study: Tanesha Norris, Class of 2015"I gained skills and knowledge to accompany my ambition."
    - Senior Global Project Manager, Roche (Pleasanton, California)
  • UW-Madison and BiotechnologyA Global Leader in Transformative Science
  • Alumni Case Study: Michael Matter, Class of 2016"I was a scientist and became a leader in biotechnology."
    - Research Scientist, Exact Sciences Corporation (Madison, Wisconsin)
  • Alumni Case Study: Catherine Reville, Class of 2015"I wanted to know how biotechnology companies make decisions."
    - Director, Product Strategy - Life Sciences, McKesson (Houston, Texas)
  • Matthew Brieger, Class of 2016, MilliporeSigma"I was interested in pursuing management opportunities."
    - Project Management Supervisor, Regis Technologies (Chicago, Illinois)
Registre to attend our live webinar0 Alumni Case Study: Kenyon Koeper0 Madison's Biotechnology Economic Boom3 Alumni Case Study: Tanesha Norris, Class of 20156 UW-Madison and Biotechnology1 Alumni Case Study: Michael Matter, Class of 20165 Alumni Case Study: Catherine Reville, Class of 20154 Matthew Brieger, Class of 20168

University of Wisconsin - Madison's
Flagship Biotechnology Degree

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated biotechnology's vital contribution to human health and well-being. Expand your professional opportunites as a leader in this industry.

The Master of Science in Biotechnology offers:

  1. Exclusive evening/weekend courses that allow you to work full-time while enrolled
  2. A completed degree in less than two years
  3. An unmatched curriculum that weaves together topics in science, business and law
  4. Project-based learning that brings the "big picture" of life science product development and commercialization into clear focus
  5. A proven opportunity to significantly advance your career
  6. An extensive professional network and lifelong community

The curriculum at a glance

 

 

 

 

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Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Our Virtual Program Commencement
will be held online on
Friday, May 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

'Program Overview: Biotechnology'
Watch the Recorded Presentation

Hear Natalie Betz, Associate Director, give a short presentation about the M.S. in Biotechnology program. Details on curriculum, career outcomes, and the application process are shared.

Questions about the program?
Interested in applying?
Contact Bryan

Bryan Husk, MA
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 265-0773
bthusk@wisc.edu
Contact Bryan Husk, Assistant Director, M.S. in Biotechnology Program, UW-Madison

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