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 Pharmacology Track is designed to introduce you to the principles of pharmacology, including drug absorption, distribution, elimination, metabolism (pharmacokinetics), and drug-receptor theory and mechanism of action (pharmacodynamics), as well as contemporary approaches to drug discovery.
You may decide on your track when you apply to the program or by the end of your first semester in the program.
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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. Top candidates will be Zoom interviewed late April to early June as part of the admissions decision process.
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
Pharmacology Track Plan of Study
| 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 |
| PHRM 511 (1) | Pharmacology Seminar Series |
| PQHS 431 (3) | Statistical Methods I |
| Course Code (credit) | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PHRM 511 (1) | Pharmacology Seminar Series |
| BIOC 502A (2) | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology and Biochemical Techniques |
| Electives (6) | Choose from the list below |
| Course Code (credit) | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PHRM 409 (3) | Principles of Pharmacology |
| PHRM 528 (3) | Contemporary Approaches to Drug Discovery |
| PHRM 525 (3) | Topics in Cell and Molecular Pharmacology |
| Course Code (credit) | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PHRM 610 (3) | Biotechnology Internship |
| Course Code (credit) | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOC 408 (4) | Molecular Biology |
| BIOC 502B (2) | Biotechnology Laboratory: Eukaryotic Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| BIOC 502C (1) | Biotechnology Laboratory: Mass Spectrometry |
| EMBE 426 (3) | Nanomedicine |
| PHRM 527 (3) | Pathways to Personalized Medicine |
| PHRM 401 (3) | Principles of Pharmacology I The Molecular Basis of Therapeutics |
| PHRM 402 (3) | Principles of Pharmacology II: The Physiological Basis of Therapeutics |
| PHRM 466 (3) | Cell Signaling |
| PHRM 601 | Independent Study and Research |
| PQHS 457 (3) | Current Issues in Genetic Epidemiology: Design and Analysis of Sequencing Studies |
Interested? Have other questions?
If so, please e-mail MS-Biotech@case.edu.