Overview

The Biotechnology programme of Rutgers University provides students with fundamental knowledge and laboratory skills in biotechnology, with focus areas in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and delivery/formulation technologies. These are underpinned by a firm foundation in biology and the physical sciences.

The primary objectives of the programme are to broadly educate students for positions in the biotechnology industry and/or to prepare students for graduate and professional study in the life sciences.

What do you do with this major?

The students have succeeded on a number of paths, including graduate school, medical school, and the biotechnology industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Issues in Biotechnology

Ethical and Scientific Challenges in Biotechnology

Nucleotide Sequence Analysis

Seminar in Biotechnology

Comparative Virology

Process Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 191 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.
GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

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

36831 USD / year

≈ 36831 USD / year
Out-of-State

36831 USD / year

≈ 36831 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15381 USD / year

≈ 15381 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What do you do with this major?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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