Overview

The objective of the Biotechnology program of the University of Houston is to prepare students for employment opportunities in the critically important and dynamic biotechnology industry. In addition, students gain the knowledge and core set of skills that span across basic sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. With an emphasis on environmental biotechnology, this is the first program in the State of Texas to integrate bioprocessing, nanobiotechnology, bioinformatics and environmental biotechnology into an undergraduate curriculum.

Key Facts

Recognizing the need to strengthen undergraduate education that fosters cross-disciplinary training and collaborative interactions our program:

Develops adaptable students with a strong foundation in skills that are relevant to the changing world of biotechnology.

Provides students with practical training in the skills and techniques of biotechnology.

Integrates the laboratory and lecture components of the program through the use of an experimental approach to learning.

Uniquely combines practical, hands-on biotechnology training with cutting-edge biotechnology research and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biochemistry

Biotechnology Research Methods & Applications

Genomics/Proteomics and Bioinformatics

Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology

Biotechnology Regulatory Environment

Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:

with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.

have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).

have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).

meet English Language Requirements

Pay the $90 application fee.

Send official test scores directly from the testing agency. SAT/ACT scores are only required for special programs.

Send official secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate, etc.), preferably submitted electronically through your school counselor via email or the Common Application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29206 USD / year

≈ 29206 USD / year
Out-of-State

29206 USD / year

≈ 29206 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13058 USD / year

≈ 13058 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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