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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Department website: https://www.uwgb.edu/applied-biotechnology/

Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have collaborated to offer a fully online master’s degree program in Applied Biotechnology. The program represents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum that prepares students to advance their careers and pursue their academic ambitions through leadership and management positions within the growing biotechnology field. Defined core courses provide students with a solid foundation in biotechnology, leadership, ethics, research, communications, product development, quality control, and regulatory and compliance practices. In addition, the program offers three unique tracks to assist students in tailoring their coursework to meet their career goals: quality assurance and compliance; business management; and research and development. Students will develop advanced knowledge and skills that will enable them to serve an important function and role within the biotechnology workforce.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate professional and scientific communication appropriate for biotechnology settings
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of organizational processes and product development pipelines
  • Distinguish among diverse methods and technologies and their applications in biotechnology
  • Demonstrate strategic leadership and decision-making skills necessary in biotechnology
  • Appraise the current regulatory, quality control, and legal frameworks that impact biotechnology
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior that fosters positive and productive interactions in diverse biotechnology settings

Admission Requirements

Each student’s prior academic background is evaluated by the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay program Chair. Students who show exceptional promise but lack the minimal prerequisites may be admitted provisionally. Applicants are not required to take the GRE for admission.

The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.

In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline. 
  • A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Prerequisite coursework: two semesters of biology with lab; or two semesters of chemistry with lab; or one semester of biology with lab and one semester of chemistry with lab.
  • If you do not meet the minimum admission requirements—such as having a GPA below 3.0 or are missing prerequisite coursework—you will need to submit two letters of recommendation. These can be: Professional (a workplace colleague or supervisor) or Academic (former professor or academic advisor)
  • Personal statement up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree.
  • International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog. Please note that this program is entirely online. International students are welcome to apply for and enroll in an online program. However, they are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in this program. 

Degree Requirements

The M.S. in Applied Biotechnology represents a fully online, asynchronous curriculum comprised of 31 credits to include 18 credits from six core courses, 9 credits from completion of one Area of Emphasis (Business Management, Quality Assurance and Compliance, OR Research and Development), 1 credit from a Capstone preparation course and 3 credits from a project-based Capstone course. Students may complete more than one Area of Emphasis.

Area of Emphasis

Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:

Progress to Degree

  1. The candidate applies to the Master of Applied Biotechnology program by submitting an application, official transcripts, resume, a statement of intent, and two letters of recommendation to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Graduate School.
  2. The candidate is admitted to the Master of Applied Biotechnology program by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay program Chair.
  3. The student completes an Official Declaration of Master's Degree (GR-1 Form) indicating the program emphasis of study. 
  4. The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
  5. The student is awarded a Master of Applied Biotechnology degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.