Overview

With classes available in the late afternoons and evenings, this flexible, part-time program is designed with working students like you in mind. The Biotechnology program at Worcester State University offers the possibility of transferring up to 12 eligible credits of graduate work—also making it a great value. Worcester State also offers a 4-Plus option for our current undergraduate biotechnology major that enables the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements to be completed in 5 years.

Key Facts

Worcester State’s biotechnology curriculum covers a wide range of topics in biology and chemistry, and some courses include a hands-on laboratory component, through which you will put classroom theory into practice.

Moreover, you will have exciting opportunities to conduct research with our accomplished faculty or with other experienced scientists in the field. You will demonstrate your mastery of program coursework by completing a research project and writing a thesis—and passing a written and/or oral examination when you defend your thesis.

Careers

While many of the students have continued their studies beyond the master’s level, others have found success in an array of laboratory settings in education, industry, research, and manufacturing.

In fact, some of the recent graduates are employed by Worcester-area colleges and universities, and most are at various biotechnology companies. As a program graduate, you will gain all the advantages that come with being part of our network of biotechnology professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Advanced Botany

Biotechnology and DNA

Fermentation Technology

Tissue Culture Techniques

Biological Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of a bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, or a similar science major, from a regionally accredited institution, or from a recognized foreign institution of higher education, with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, and 3.00 in all coursework within their major and in the ancillary courses.
Completed graduate application, including fee and essay
Official transcripts
Two current letters of recommendation (Less than 6 months old)
Results of an English proficiency assessment, if applicable
Proof of successful completion of Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I, Physics I and II, Microbiology, Cell and/or Molecular Biology (all with a laboratory component), Organic Chemistry II lecture course (no lab requirement), and math coursework up to the level of pre-calculus
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6804 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6804 USD / year

≈ 6804 USD / year
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In-State

6804 USD / year

≈ 6804 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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