UMBC’s Biotechnology master’s degree is designed to provide students with the skills sought by the biotechnology industry. The curriculum offers advanced instruction in the life sciences, along with coursework in regulatory affairs, leadership, management, commercialization and legal issues inherent to a life science-oriented business.

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Hybrid

Locations Offered

Shady Grove (Rockville)

Programs Offered

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Average Completion Time

3 years (Master’s part-time)
1 year (Certificate part-time)

Credit Hours

30 (Master’s)
12 (Certificate)

Tuition & Fees

MD & Regional Resident: $832.88 per credit
Non-Resident: $1,391.88 per credit

Start Date

Spring/Fall

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Fall 2025 Professional Programs Application Deadline

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Friday, August 15

The application deadline for most Professional Programs for the fall semester is August 1.

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UMBC Professional Programs International Information Session

Wednesday, September 3 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

UMBC’s Professional Graduate Programs are proud to welcome students from around the world. If you’re an international student hoping to earn a professional master’s degree or graduate certificate from UMBC, join our Fall 2025 International Info Session.

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Why Biotechnology?

Global challenges in human health, food security, sustainable industrial production and environmental protection continues to fuel the biosciences industry, creating new opportunities within the four primary sub sectors:

Agricultural feedstock and chemicals
Drugs and pharmaceuticals
Medical devices and equipment and research
Testing and medical laboratories

Why UMBC?

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UMBC’s Biotechnology Graduate Program and its strong academic programs in the life sciences are led by a distinguished faculty of nearly fifty members spanning the departments of:

Biological Sciences
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering

This established academic and research expertise in the biosciences provides a foundation for programs in biotechnology management and biochemical regulatory engineering.

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