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Tuition USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location San Francisco, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biotechnology at University of San Francisco is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: San Francisco, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Molecular Biology
  2. Genetics
  3. Bioinformatics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).

Applicants who hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Biology or Chemistry are preferred. Students with a degree in other scientific fields (including Biochemistry and Physics) are also eligible to apply for the program.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Tests and GPA Requirements
The GRE General Exam score is required. The USF school code for the GRE and the TOEFL is 4850.
Biotechnology applicants should hold a GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0 as the highest score) in their undergraduate major and in upper-division coursework in the field of Biology.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of San Francisco 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 San Francisco

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-11-17
  • Start Date 2018-02-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months