Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department
Program Description
Analysts predict biotechnology will be one of the most important applied sciences in the 21st century. Every day seems to welcome yet another important advancement in the field and, with each development, a chance to grow a business. Individuals who want take advantage of those advancements are invited to apply to the Tandon School of Engineering's MS in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship program. We arm students with the skills to develop innovative products, which may then be used to launch high-tech businesses. Students may also participate in internships at pharmaceutical companies or biotech start-ups.
Admissions
To apply for admission to any Tandon graduate program, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 30 credits, comprised of the following:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| BTE-GY 6013 | | 3 |
| BTE-GY 6023 | Biotechnology and Health Care | 3 |
| BTE-GY 6033 | Biosensors and Biochips | 3 |
| BTE-GY 6043 | Biocatalysis in Industry | 3 |
| MG-GY 7703 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 9 |
| BTE-GY 9513 | Project in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Biotechnology Electives
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| BT-GY 6053 | Introduction to Neuroscience for Biotechnologists | 3 |
| BT-GY 6063 | Immunology: Concepts, Mechanisms and Applications in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BT-GY 6093 | Biomedical Materials & Devices for Human Body Repair | 3 |
| BT-GY 7013 | Special Topics in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BT-GY 7033 | | 3 |
| BT-GY 7043 | Computer-Aided Protein and Drug Design | 3 |
| BT-GY 9433 | PROTEIN ENGINEERING | 3 |
| BT-GY 9443 | | 3 |
| BTE-GY 950X | Project in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship I | 0.5-3 |
| BTE-GY 9523 | | |
Management Electives
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of main Biotechnology subject areas, including the underpinning science.
- Have developed a clear understanding of how the main Biotech concepts are applied in practice.
- Have acquired skills and experience necessary to successfully enter the workforce.
Policies
Program Policies
GPA and Grade Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, students must attain an overall (cumulative) GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken, and earn a grade of B- or higher in each of the core courses.
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
Tandon Policies
Additional academic policies can be found on the Tandon academic policy page.