Blaze a Trail in the Advancing Field of Biotechnology

Earn your graduate certificate or degree in biotechnology online—from the University of Wisconsin.

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Be part of the exciting growth in biotechnology

Whether your experience is in healthcare, agriculture, or industry—in the ONLINE Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology and Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics you’ll learn how to bring the best of biotechnology innovation to market, where it can do the most good.

Life Sciences to Data Science

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics will teach you the data science skills required to process and analyze large-scale biological data sets. Complete 4 courses to earn your certificate.

Applied Bioinformatics

Your Education, Your Path

The Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology offers three tracks: Quality Assurance & Compliance, Business Management, and Research & Development. Complete 11 courses to earn your degree.

Applied Biotechnology

Why Biotech?

According to the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, since 2001 U.S. bioscience companies have increased employment by 19 percent and wage growth for the industry consistently exceeds other occupations.

Biotech Careers

M.S. in Applied Biotechnology

Core Curriculum + Specialization Tracks: Design Your Path

You’ll acquire a foundation in the principles and techniques of biotechnology with a core curriculum comprised of six courses. Add one or more specialization tracks to finish your degree.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Ensure quality standards are met, from discovery to production. Focus on quality control and validation in product design, development, and manufacturing.

Explore QA/QC Track

Business Management

Learn marketing and commercialization strategies while exploring supply and distribution, sustainability, and project management in biotechnology from a global perspective.

Explore Business Track

Research and Development

R&D—where innovation begins. Evaluate scientific discovery and market value, navigate patent, intellectual property, and licensing requirements, and balance business growth with innovation.

Explore R&D Track

GRADUATE from an institution employers respect

LEARN the skills today’s employers seek

STUDY under top faculty from across the UW System

GAIN a competitive edge with real-world experience

Online format fits your busy life

We understand it’s not easy to juggle the responsibilities of work and family while earning your degree or certificate. That’s why UW Extended Campus online programs are designed to give you freedom and flexibility.

Access course content from any device

Zero on-campus meetings or requirements

No need to be online at a specific time for classes

Interact with faculty and fellow students via online discussion boards

Isn’t it worth exploring where the University of Wisconsin can take you?