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	2013-2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Biotechnology, M.S.
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		Requirements for the Masters of Science
 Students are expected to have an undergraduate degree in a science or engineering discipline and must have taken undergraduate courses in (1) biochemistry and (2) cell and molecular biology, or they may take these classes at NYU SOE. The 30-credit curriculum consists of three parts:   - Five required courses in biotechnology, protein and tissue engineering, enzyme catalysis and biosensors (15 credits);
  - Three elective courses in biotechnology and related fields (9 credits); and
  - Two more elective courses or Guided Studies in Biotechnology, involving laboratory or literature work (6 credits).
    To meet graduation requirements, students must have an overall average of a B in all courses. Required Courses: 15 Credits
 The five required courses are listed below: Choose one of the following:
   Elective Courses: 9-15 Credits
 Students must select courses from the following list: Guided Studies: up to 6 Credits
 Students may optionally enroll in up to two Guided Studies courses (one per semester), which involve laboratory or literature work, as arranged with their advisers:  													 | 
												 
											 
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