Bioengineering, MS at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The MS in Biotechnology program offers a comprehensive exploration of basic science, applied science, and lab science, with a biotechnology focus. The program gives students a solid grounding in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, and proteomics, and the flexibility for students to tailor elective coursework to meet their individual career goals. In addition to the general degree, the program offers seven different concentrations:

• Biodefense
• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology Enterprise
• Molecular Target and Drug Discovery Technologies
• Regulatory Affairs
• Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies
• Health Science Intensive - Must apply for this concentration

Thus, students can choose to solely focus on strengthening their science knowledge and research skills, or to also develop the skills to lead lab teams, make development and planning decisions, create and apply research modalities to large projects, and take the reins of management and marketing decisions.