Biotechnology M.S. with a Specialization in Biotechnology Management and Marketing
Increasing Your Education Can Make a Difference in the World
Take your Master of Science in Biotechnology to new heights with a Specialization
                                 in Biotechnology Management and Marketing at University of Houston-Clear Lake. With
                                 this unique focus on the ever-growing field of biotechnology, you will learn the necessary
                                 research and development skills for the creation of new products as well as the crucial
                                 tools for managing projects in the production of those products and then successfully
                                 introducing them to the general public. And this will all take place in a stimulating
                                 environment with small class sizes.
Request InfoHow to ApplyView Graduate Info SessionsProgram Webpage
Expand Your Career
This is a great degree program for the student who wants to take a leadership role
                                 at their current job without worrying about the traditional MBA. Your courses will
                                 discuss key principles in marketing, management and organizational behavior so you
                                 can present the findings to willing investors, buyers and companies. And you'll still
                                 spend plenty of time in the laboratory exploring the current trends in the world of
                                 biotechnology.
Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
                              College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- Biotechnology M.S.
- 
                                    Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline 
- 
                                    ApplicationApply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal. 
- 
                                    Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Biology or a closely related field.
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE not required. If submitted, GRE total score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative).
- Foundation Courses (C or better): Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry I, Physiology (plant or human or animal), Computational Statistics, Cellular Physiology, and Molecular Biology.
- Resume is required
- Supplemental documents: Letters of recommendation are optional.
 
Degree Requirements
UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Biotechnology M.S.Cost Information
Crunch the numbers on the costs for a degree from the UHCL College of Science and Engineering.
Tuition and FeesNet Price CalculatorFee Schedule Calculator
Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
- 
                              FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
 Returning UHCL Students - August 15
- 
                              SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
 Returning UHCL Students - January 15
- 
                              SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
 Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
- 
                              FallFreshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1 
 Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15
- 
                              SpringFreshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1 
 Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15
- 
                              Summer*Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester. 
 Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
                                          				2700 Bay Area Blvd
                                          				Houston, TX 77058
                                          				Phone: 281-283-7600
                                          			
Accreditations and Distinctions
UHCL's Biotechnology program is the only program in Texas to offer three specializations: Molecular Biotechnology, Management, and Bioinformatics.
- Molecular Biotechnology: work as a scientist in a research lab
- Management: manage a research lab or division
- Bioinformatics: develop or utilize bioinformatics data managements tools
Biotechnology M.S. with a Specialization in Biotechnology Management and Marketing Faculty

Martha Ariza
Lecturer in Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3763
Email: Ariza@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321

Bazlur Rashid
Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283 3756
Email: rashid@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-11

Lory Z. Santiago-Vázquez
Program Director of Biotechnology, Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3776
Email: santiago@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-7






