Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MS)
Program Purpose
The Master's in Molecular Biology / Biotechnology provides curriculum and research training in principles and methodology of molecular biology. The program is designed to meet local, national, and global needs for individuals desiring to pursue a career in biotechnology, and to prepare students for additional professional training in the biological sciences and related health fields.
Learning Outcomes
Conceptual and Content Knowledge of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Graduates will be able to utilize and apply knowledge in the areas of molecular biology and biotechnology to the analysis, evaluation and creation of research.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Graduates will use quantitative analytical skills to test hypotheses and will appropriately interpret the results of their analyses.
Ethics, Regulatory Knowledge
Graduates will apply their knowledge of ethics and the regulatory environment in teaching and scientific research to develop ethical research studies.
Oral Communication
Graduates will competently prepare and deliver oral presentations on their research findings.
Pedagogy
Program graduates will apply content knowledge and principles of communication and pedagogy to educate undergraduate students in Biology.
Research Study Design and Critique
Graduates will be competent to formulate research study designs based on the scientific method and critical scientific reasoning.
Written Communication
Graduates will be able to write scientific manuscripts that are ready, in terms of the writing, for journal submission.