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Concentration in Biotechnology

University of California Irvine (UCI)
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Tuition USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Irvine, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Concentration in Biotechnology at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a MSc 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 Concentration in 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 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Irvine, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Concentration in 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

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California.
  • Provide official standardized test scores (GRE), except for applicants to the MAS in Criminology, Law and Society, Master of Legal and Forensic Psychology, MS in Pharmacology, MS in Nursing Science, most MFA programs, and some business programs
  • GRE Scores – no minimum limit
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts: Submit one official transcript for every post secondary program attended. 
  • Application fee - $105 (resident students) and $125 (international students).

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (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)

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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...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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