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Medical Biotechnology
Mailing Address:
U of I College of Medicine at Rockford
1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107
Campus Location: U of I College of Medicine at Rockford
Program Code: 20FS5020MS7
Telephone: (815) 395-5728
E-mail: jlss@uic.edu (Janet Stull-Snow)
Web Site: http://www.uirockford.com/academic/biomedical/index.htm
Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Thomas M. Sutliff
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford offers work leading to the Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology. The program is administered by the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
The Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology will train students in the major techniques and disciplines in biotechnology. Course subjects may include recombinant DNA and genomics, protein production and proteomics, federal regulatory issues, biological systems, and physiology. In addition, students will receive direct experience with many of the analytical and testing techniques used in the biotechnology and healthcare industries along with an introduction to pertinent regulatory issues and basic training in program management and product development processes.
A unique aspect of this program is the focus on biotechnology in medicine, where students are trained in the sciences and business practices important to biotechnology using medical applications. Scientists with industrial biotechnology experience, legal and regulatory professionals that serve the industry, and practicing physicians will participate as instructors in the experience directed course work and research activities.
Classes will also be offered in the evenings or weekends, thereby allowing student to earn their MS degree while still working full- or part-time.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
Master of Science (Effective Fall 2008)
- Baccalaureate Field A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in a science or engineering related field from an accredited college or university will be required, except in special cases. Prior academic work should include college mathematics through calculus, general biology, general and organic chemistry or the equivalent engineering courses.
- Generally qualified candidates may be required by the department to remove specific course work deficiencies by completing selected undergraduate courses prior to matriculation or graduation.
- Other Requirements At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study. The student’s grade point average for any postbaccalaureate course work must be 3.00/4.00 or greater.
- Transcripts Required from all institutions where the applicant earned the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit toward the baccalaureate degree and from all institutions where postbaccalaureate work has been done.
- Tests Required GRE General is required and GRE Subject Test in Biology or Chemistry is recommended. Exceptions to the GRE requirement are made on a case-by-case basis.
- Minimum TOEFL Score 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 20, Listening 18, Speaking 21, and Writing 21 (new Internet-based TOEFL). The TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) is the preferred test. Note: Exemptions to the TOEFL requirement are as stated in the UIC Graduate College Application Instructions, page 4.
- Letters of Recommendation Three required. If applicant is employed one of the letters of reference must come from the employer confirming employer commitment to student participation. The other letters should be from former professors, teachers, or persons who can refer the candidate based on personal experience with the candidate’s professional competence.
- Personal Statement Required statement of career goals.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:
Master of Science (Effective Fall 2008)
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 34 for project option, 38 for thesis option.
- The research project option is directed toward students who wish to conduct their research in an industrial lab with the associated legal requirements.
- The thesis option is a more traditional master’s research option which is conducted in university laboratories or laboratories affiliated directly with the university and follows the university requirements for intellectual property.
- Course Work Required Courses: MBT 500, MBT 501, MBT 502, MBT 503, MBT 510, MBT 513, MBT 595, and BSTT 400.
- Electives: At least 5 hours.
- Comprehensive Examination Not required.
- Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis research or project research are the only options. No other options are available.
- Thesis: In addition to required courses and electives, research thesis students must earn at least 12 hours in MBT 598. A maximum of 14 hours in MBT 598 may be used to meet degree requirements.
- Project: In addition to required courses and electives, research project students must earn at least 8 hours in MBT 597.
- Formal defense of either the research thesis or research project is required.
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