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Master in Biotechnology (STEM)

Study Group - California State University San Marcos

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,440/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1989

Total Students: 16,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master in Biotechnology (STEM)

Program Overview

The Master of Biotechnology is a professional science degree program designed to meet the needs of the biotechnology industry and associated organizations. The program combines advanced study of related science, professional preparation, business, and real-world experience for biotechnology-oriented students. The purpose of the degree is to prepare students for careers in technology-related organizations with a breadth of workplace knowledge. Throughout the program, students will be exposed to real-world problems/applications, teamwork/communication skills, leading-edge technologies, managerial/interpersonal skills, informatics, ethics, industrial knowledge, and problem-solving skills.

The rigorous program is taught in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate the working student. The program design is a cohort model that requires students to go through the program together over a five-semester period with a predetermined course sequence. It is a non-thesis degree program requiring a rigorous "Internship or Semester-In-Residence" project. Each student will be guided and evaluated by an Advisory Committee that will be made up of university faculty, program instructors, and industry mentors, as well as program advisors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply concepts and principles of the sciences that are fundamental to the discipline of biotechnology.
Describe the procedural and operational uniqueness of the highly regulated life science industry.
Employ quantitative, analytical and decision-making skills to solve problems in the life science and technology-oriented business sector.
Assess different leadership styles and the skills and techniques used to manage teams, budgets, projects and decisions in a business environment.
Apply communication principles and skills to translate and present both orally and in writing, scientific concepts, data and information for intended audiences.
Identify regulatory, societal and environmental issues and their impact upon biotechnology advances, product offerings and business.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,440 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - California State University San Marcos

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in a bioscience or chemistry or related area.
Applicants should have courses or experience in:
- Molecular Cell Biology or Molecular/Cellular Biotechnology
- Microbiology or Biology of Microorganisms
- Statistics
- Chemistry or Biochemistry

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University	Level	Program	Initial Scholarship Amount	Years 2-4 Scholarship
California State University San Marcos	Undergraduate	Direct Admit	Visit INT students Financial Aid \| Global Programs and Services (GPS) \| CSUSM	Visit INT students Financial Aid \| Global Programs and Services (GPS) \| CSUSM
California State University San Marcos	Graduate	Direct Admit

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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