The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics program at CSU Channel Islands provides students with practical, advanced training in the sciences. This fascinating degree program opens opportunities to rewarding careers in one of the fastest growing, most exciting fields in science today.
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Flexible and convenient for those who want to advance their careers.
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Courses from scientific fields with a focus on industry relevant content.
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Small class sizes and practical, skills-based education.
Program Highlights
Courses from scientific fields: eg. molecular and cellular biology, genomics and proteomics, immunology, and stem cell sciences
Focus on industry relevant content: project management, biotech law, regulatory affairs, quality control and clinical trials
Two Degree Options:
- Biotechnology
- Stem cell technology & laboratory management (SCTLM) emphasis.*
*Includes a 11.5 month CIRM (California Institute for Regenerative Medicine) internship under the mentorship of a prestigious stem cell researcher at a premier stem cell research facility. This program has 15 spots for students. CIRM provides a grant for Spring 2025 to help fund up to 10 interns per cohort with tuition, cash aid, and travel expenses for the mandatory CIRM Bridges meeting, while the remaining 5 are self-funded. Our training program requires students to complete a 1-year internship at an off-site location whereby they acquire skills in stem cell techniques, work on an original independent research project, establish collaborations with other scientists in the field, network with peers and project themselves as skilled researchers in stem cell technology. In addition to the didactic instruction and the internship, the interns also participate in auxiliary activities in four areas- healthcare and patient engagement, community outreach, educational enhancement and career development. In addition, in collaboration with the Americans for Cures foundation, our students are also involved in patient advocacy programs. Our interns also partnered with the National Marrow Donor Program to complete several volunteer activities.
Sample Grant Breakdown:
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Amount |
| Cash Aid ($3,000/month) | $36,000 |
| Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Travel to CIRM Bridges Meeting | $1,000 |
| Potential Total (end of year) | $45,000* |
*Amount can change year over year based on new grant approval
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*Interns have frequently been offered employment by these host institutions after finishing their internships and graduating interns tend to continue their scientific endeavors and fulfill the need for stem cell biologists in California.
Upcoming Information Session:
- Thursday, May 8th, 2025: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (PST)
(MS in Biotech Info Session Sign-Up)
Advantages
Student Convenience: Courses are available evenings and weekends, based on schedule availability. All classes offered at CSUCI, Camarillo, CA campus.