About the course

Based in the Department of Biology, the Bioscience and Biotechnology PhD and master's degree programs are designed to be truly collaborative with other departments.

　　The Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Biotechnology master's degree program (IBB-MS) is designed for those who need a bioscience MS degree to be competitive for biomedical and biotech industry scientific and administrative positions, or a bioscience MS degree to be attractive for strong PhD bioscience graduate programs, or else a bioscience MS degree to be more competitive when applying for highly-competitive veterinary or medical school professional programs. Program benefits include:

　　Rigorous interdisciplinary bioscience and biotechnology curriculum.

　　Small and personalized courses and advisement.

　　Strong support and success at having degree earners move to industry, or health professional, and PhD programs.

　　A 4plus1 option in which strong Clarkson and Associated Colleges undergraduate students take two graduate courses their senior year and complete the MS degree in a fifth year, providing a head-start and rapid track to a bioscience MS degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Potsdam
Fall (August), 2024	Potsdam
Spring (January), 2025	Potsdam
Fall (August), 2025	Potsdam
Spring (January), 2026	Potsdam

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Clarkson University

Applicants should possess either: BS or BA in a Bioscience, Chemistry, or other Math, Science or Engineering affiliated-discipline that included coursework in cell & molecular biology, genetics, and organic chemistry.

　　Resume and statement of purpose.

　　Letters of recommendation ? three letters required.

　　Official transcripts.

　　Test scores ? GRE* and a score of 80 for TOEFL/6.5 for IELTS (if applicable).

　　*GRE may be waived for some applicants.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Clarkson University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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