The Departments of Biochemistry, Neurosciences, and Pharmacology provide an interdisciplinary home for the Master of Science in Biotechnology (MS-Biotech) program.
The MS-Biotech program offers a choice of three specialization tracks:
Biochemistry Track
Neurosciences Track
Pharmacology Track
The Neurosciences Track is designed to introduce you to the principles of Neuroscience, including electrical and chemical communication within and between neurons, neural development, neurological diseases/disorders, as well as experimental methods commonly used in contemporary neuroscience research, including approaches to drug discovery and development.
You may decide on your track when you apply to the program or by the end of your first semester in the program.
To start your application to the MS Biotechnology Program, click on the “Apply Now” button above. You will need to login if you have applied to Case Western Reserve University before, or select "Create an Account".
For Primary School, select “School of Medicine”
On the Program Details page: select “Masters” and “Biotechnology (MS)”
What are the deadlines for applying to this program?
You will find deadlines listed at https://case.edu/medicine/biochemistry/degree-programs/graduate-programs-ms-and-phd/ms-biotechnology
What are the requirements for applicants to the Biotech MS program?
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in chemistry or the biological sciences along with a minimum GPA of 3.0. International applicants must meet the Graduate School's standards for proficiency in English.
What are the tuition fees and funding opportunities for the program?
You will find information about tuition and fees here (under Programs Not Listed Separately): https://case.edu/studentaccounts/tuition-fees/graduateprofessional-tuition-fees/school-graduate-studies, but approximate figures are:
Tuition: ~$21k per semester
Fees: ~$3k per semester
Unfortunately, no funding opportunities are available
Is there a possibility of an application fee waiver or financial assistance?
We do not waive the application fee and financial assistance is not available
Neuroscience Track Plan of Study
Year 1 Fall Semester
|
Course Code (credit) |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOC 500* (1) | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology Basics |
| BIOC 501 (3) | Biochemical and Cellular Techniques for Biotechnology |
| BIOC 511 (1) | Practice and Professionalism in Biotechnology |
| NEUR 401 (3) | Biological Mechanisms of Brain Disorders |
| NEUR 415 (1) | Seminars in Neuroscience |
Year 1 Spring Semester
|
Course Code (credit) |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOC 502B (2) | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology and Biochemical Techniques |
| NEUR 402 (3) | Principles of Neural Science |
| NEUR 403 (3) | Methods in Neuroscience |
| NEUR 415 (1) | Seminars in Neuroscience |
Year 2 Fall Semester
|
Course Code (credit) |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| Electives** (9) | Choose from a variety of Biochemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Physiology and Biophysics, Pharmacology, Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, and Systems Biology and Bioinformatics |
Year 2 Spring Semester
|
Course Code (credit) |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| NEUR 610** (3) | Biotechnology Internship |
Neuroscience Electives
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Course Code |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOC 407 |
Introduction to Biochemistry: From Molecules to Medical Science |
|
BIOC 408 |
Molecular Biology |
|
BIOC 412 |
Proteins and Enzymes |
|
BIOC 434 |
Structural Biology |
|
BIOC 450 |
Molecular Basis of Cancer |
|
BIOC 460 |
Advanced Technologies for Cancer Research |
|
BIOL 426 |
Genetics |
|
NEUR 419 |
Critical Thinking in Neuroscience |
|
PATH 475 |
Cell and Molecular Foundations of Pathology |
|
PHOL 401AB |
Physiology and Biophysics of Molecules and Cells |
|
PHRM 409 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
|
PHRM 528 |
Contemporary Approaches to Drug Discovery |
|
PHRM 466 |
Cell Signaling |
|
PQHS 431 |
Statistical Methods I |
|
SYBB 411 |
Survey of Bioinformatics |
All coursework for the degree will be at the graduate level (400 level or higher at CWRU).
* Students may be excused from BIOC 500 if they have taken an equivalent course elsewhere or have
learned the material covered in this course through hands-on experience.
** Students employed by a research laboratory/company may complete their internship in that
laboratory/company but must work on a different project and/or different area of the company
Interested? Have other questions?
If so, please e-mail MS-Biotech@case.edu.