Program Overview
The Biotechnology Management at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,493 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Irvine, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 3 must be selected from the following 5 courses (MBA201B, Management Science, MBA202, Organizational Analysis for Management, MBA203A, Financial Accounting for Management, MBA205, Marketing Management, MBA209A, Managerial Finance) and categorized as required courses
- 2 must be selected from the following 4 courses (MBA264 US Health Policy, MBA285, Supply Chain Management, MBA287, Project Management, MBA292, Business Law) and categorized as restricted elective courses
- 1 additional elective course of the students choosing
- 2 core biological science courses (MB204 and MB203)
- 2 additional graduate level elective courses in biological sciences or biomedical engineering
- 1 teaching laboratory course focusing on essential methods in biotechnology (MB252L)
- 2 quarters of research (4 units in winter quarter of year 2 and 8 units in spring quarter of year 2) whereby students will engage in independent research with a faculty member of their choosing (School of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering; requests to perform research in labs outside of Biological Sciences or Biomedical Engineering will be considered on a case by case basis).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Completion of a Bachelors degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California.
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.
- Official GRE test scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- One set of official original transcripts from all schools attended after high school. International applicants may have additional requirements such as English language proficiency tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,493 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,493 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California Irvine (UCI)
University of California Irvine (UCI)
Irvine, United States
The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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