Dual Degree: Biology, B.S. + Biochemistry, B.S./Biotechnology & Management, M.S.

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A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science, followed by 36 credits for the Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management.

Work at the interface of where science and business meet. The Mount’s MSB program provides the skills needed to advance your career in biotechnology by helping you effectively communicate with both scientists and business professionals.

Our Dual Degree Program in Biotechnology and Management is designed for students interested in careers in the biotechnology sector who want to bridge the gap between science and business.

Our 5-year dual degree program provides a five-year pathway to earning a B.S. in Biology and/or Biochemistry and a M.S. in Biotechnology and Management preparing you to apply your skills in the biotechnology industry in the areas of product development, project management, data analytics and regulatory affairs, among others.

There are two phases to the Dual Degree program:

Phase I: Students pursing the dual degree pathway will enroll at the MSMU Emmitsburg (main) campus to pursue their BS degree in either biology or biochemistry. Completion of the BS degree requires a minimum of 120 credits and fulfilling the requirements of the both the core curriculum and major. Students will apply for acceptance into the dual degree program during the fall semester of year three and begin phase II by transitioning into the MS program during year four.

Phase II: During year four, students will complete major requirements for the BS and begin course work in the Master’s program. Our flexible course format allows students on the main campus to attend graduate classes, held on our Frederick campus, either in person or via web conferencing. Full-time graduate course work combines advanced training in both science and business areas and begins in the summer between years four and five with all graduate course work offered either in person at our Frederick campus or via web conferencing.

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Application Process and Timeline:

Students interested in pursuing the 5-year dual degree will indicate their interest to their academic advisor prior to their third year. Formal application to the program will occur during phase I, in fall of the 3^rd year with an application deadline of January 1. Eligible students will have a 2.75 or higher overall GPA and will have earned a C+ or higher in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology.

To apply, visit https://msmary.edu/graduate-applications.html

Core Requirements (46 to 49 credits)

FSYM 101 - The First Year Symposium Credits: (3)
PHIL 103 - Foundations of Philosophy Credits: (3)
WCIV 102 - Origins of the West Credits: (3)
PHIL 203 - Philosophy in the Modern Age Credits: (3)
WCIV 201 - The Western Imagination: The Renaissance to the Great War Credits: (3)
AMER 202 - America in the World Credits: (3)
THEOL 220 - Foundations of Theology: Faith and Revelation Credits: (3)
MATH 211 - Mathematical Thinking Credits: (3)
THEOL 320 - Encountering Christ Credits: (3)
World Language

OPTION 1: Students beginning a new language:
- XXXX 101 - Credits: (3)
- XXXX 102 - Credits: (3)
OPTION 2: Students placed into intermediate or higher language:
- XXXX 201/301 - Credits: (3)
Foundations of Social Science

Choose one of the following:
CJUST 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
ECON 101 - Foundations of Economics: Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
ECON 102 - Foundations of Economics: Microeconomics Credits: (3)
EDUC 100 - Foundations of American Education Credits: (4) (Required for Education majors)
PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America Credits: (3)
PSYCH 100 - Foundations of Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 100 - Foundations of Sociology Credits: (3)
Laboratory Science
- GNSCI 1XX (non-science majors) Credits: (4) or
- BIOCH/BIOL/CHEM/PHYS XXX (science majors) Credits: (4)
- BIOL 110 Introduction to Biology I (4) (Required for Psychology majors)
Modernity in Literature, Art, Music, or Theatre

Choose one of the following:
ARMO 300 - Modernity in Visual Art Credits: (3)
ENMO 300 - Modernity in Literature Credits: (3) (Required for English majors)
MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music Credits: (3)
THMO 300 - Modernity in Theatre Credits: (3)
Global Encounters
- XXGE 3XX - Credits: (3)
-(English majors are required to take ENGE 3XX)

-(Education majors are required to take EDGE 343 Globalization and Education (3) )

Ethics and the Human Good

Choose one of the following:
PHIL 300 - Ethics and Human Good Credits: (3) (Required for Philosophy majors)
THEOL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good Credits: (3) (Required for Theology majors)

Major Requirements

BIOL 110 - Introduction to Biology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 111 - Introduction to Biology II Credits: (4)
BIOL 221 - Genetics Credits: (4)
BIOL 410 - Seminar Credits: (1) or CHEM 410 Seminar (1)
BIOL 420 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: (4)
BIOCH 405 - Biochemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 210 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 303 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (5)
MATH 247 - Calculus I Credits: (4)
MATH 248 - Calculus II Credits: (4)
PHYS 201 - General Physics I Credits: (4)
PHYS 202 - General Physics II Credits: (4)
BIOL XXX Organismal Biology Elective (4)
BIOL XXX Ecology & Evolution Elective (4)
BIOL 2XX, 3XX, 4XX Biology Elective (4)

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Electives

Note

-Students interested in graduate school are advised to complete:

-Students condsidering medical or professional work in Biochemistry research are advised to select:

BIOCH 406 Biochemistry II (4) , CHEM 304 Physical Chemistry II (3) , CHEM 420 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4) as elective courses.

-Exceptional students may double major in Biochemistry and either Biology or Chemistry by taking all the courses required of both majors. To complete the double major in four years, students, generally need Advanced Placement, summer school or overload in credits.