Biotechnology

Biotechnology
Graduate Program
101 Hamblin Hall
West Virginia
State University
PO Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112
Phone: (304) 766-3102
Fax: (304) 766-4199
biotechnology@wvstateu.edu

Master of Science Degree in Biotechnology

The Master's Degree in Biotechnology at WVSU is a unique graduate program in the life sciences that will emphasize skills that a 21st century biologist will need. Students will learn state of the art biotechnology and use acquired techniques to conduct research that addresses environmental, agricultural and biomedical problems. The goal of the Master's Degree Program in Biotechnology is to provide instruction in the broad field of biotechnology as well as specialized training in the current concepts and technological advances of a sub-discipline of biotechnology. This program will prepare students for diverse careers in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences, and Health Care industries as well as Education (MA).

For the Academic Year 2006-07, tuition and fees for a full-time out-of-state student is $4,881 per semester. Tuition and fees for a full-time in-state student is $2,077 per semester. Graduate teaching and research assistantships carry a tuition and partial fee waiver in addition to a $8,500 stipend for the academic year.

Application materials

• Application Form
• Statement of Purpose
• Recommendation Form

International applicants should be aware that they need the equivalent of a 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree. In addition, the following documents are required for consideration of full admission to the program:

• an affadavit of financial support
• proof of immunization
• course-by-course evaluation of all post-secondary academic transcripts by an evaluator of foreign credentials in the United States

Please contact Dr. Tim Ruhnke at ruhnketr@wvstateu.eduif you have questions concerning evaluation of transcripts. Official, sealed copies of all college level academic work must also be submitted.

Presently, applications are being accepted for Academic Year 2007-08. For international students, all documents must be received by April 15, 2007 to receive full consideration for entry in Fall, 2007.  Prospecitve students can find out more about the program using the following contact information:

Biotechnology Graduate Program
101 Hamblin Hall
West Virginia State University
PO Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112
Phone: (304) 766-3102
Fax: (304) 766-4199
Email:biotechnology@wvstateu.edu

• Admissions and Performance Standards
• Program Requirements
• Graduate Assistantships
• Program Concentrations and Associated Elective Courses
• Course Descriptions