Technology professions in the laboratory industry are rapidly growing. Clinical and research labs require highly skilled and flexible practitioners to perform diagnostic testing and molecular analyses. Thomas Jefferson University's accelerated Professional Master of Science in Bioscience Technologies is the only one of its kind in the U.S. The 12-month accelerated program offers a focus in the laboratory skills and management operations needed to work in the booming laboratory industry. Students may choose a focus in Biotechnology/Applied Molecular Technologies, Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences or Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Admission Standards:

• BS, BA or the equivalent from an accredited university, including 33 prerequisite credits.
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a science professor)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 (on a 4.0 scale) for undergraduate cours¬es; 3.00 in science courses is recommended.
• Personal statement
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be required of applicants whose native language is not English.
• International Students must obtain an evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service (WES) or comparable agency.
• Graduate Record Examination or equivalent exam may be required for candidates whose cumulative GPA is below 2.80.
• Personal interview, if requested.

Why Jefferson?

• Fast. Earn your master's degree in 12 months.
• Convenient. All classes take place in the department's center city Philadelphia facility, and we schedule your outside practicum rotations for you.
• Personalized. Choose the program that best suits your interests and career plans - Biotechnology/Applied Molecular Technologies; Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences or Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences. View curriculum here (PDF File, 71KB)*.
• Great location. Situated in center city Philadelphia, Jefferson is easy to access from all points on the east coast. The campus is accessible whether you are driving, taking the train, or flying.
• Expert faculty. All of the instructors are experts in their specialty fields.

Q & A

• What is the new master's degree in Bioscience Technologies that Thomas Jefferson University is offering?
  Thomas Jefferson University is offering an accelerated Master of Science in Bioscience Technologies starting in the fall 2006.
  
  
• What does "accelerated professional" mean?
  The accelerated program allows students to complete all of their graduate coursework in one calendar year (September - August). Most MS-level programs require at least a two-year curriculum. Professional means you are learning the skills, techniques and theory that will prepare you for employment as a technologist in clinical or anatomic pathology laboratories, or in biotech or pharmaceutical laboratories. You will also acquire knowledge and skills that can enhance your application to advanced graduate programs at the doctoral level.
  
  
• What makes this degree unique?
  Jefferson's Master of Science in Bioscience Technologies is the only fast-track master's level program in these lab specialty areas in the nation. It is the only master's degree in these fields of study in the northeast United States.
  
  
• What prerequisites are there to enrolling in this program?
  Eligible students must have a baccalaureate degree, including 24 biology and/or chemistry credits (including 4 credits of organic chemistry), 6 credits of English and 3 credits of Math (preferably statistics). If these courses were not included in your baccalaureate degree, they should be taken prior to matriculation in the Professional MS program.
  
  
• What are the benefits of earning a master's degree?
  The program is designed for baccalaureate graduates who are interested in the biosciences and who wish to acquire specific sets of technical and managerial competencies that will prepare them for employment in biotech, clinical and/or anatomic pathology laboratories. This accelerated program is ideal for graduates who are anxious to enter the laboratory technologist workforce, and/or for those who plan to apply to medical or other doctoral programs and want additional academic experience to demonstrate to admissions offices.
  
  
• Why did Jefferson decide to offer this degree?
  As an institution that promotes excellence in education, research and clinical practice, Jefferson recognized the need for a professional-style master's degree program in the practical aspects of the biosciences. The University's access to numerous resources through Jefferson College of Health Professions and the University's prime location in center city Philadelphia make Jefferson an ideal location for the program.
  
  
• What career options are there for graduates?
  Positions in both clinical and biotech industry laboratory positions are expected to exceed the supply of qualified technologists well into the future. Graduates can pursue careers as technologists in a variety of general or specialized laboratory settings, such as hospital or commercial clinical diagnostic laboratories; veterinary or public health laboratories; or forensic, genetics, academic research, biotech or pharmaceutical testing laboratories.
  
  
• How is the program structured?
  This is a 12-month, full-time program from September through August. In addition to the fundamental theory and practical skills you will be learning, professional MS students complete additional, more rigorous competencies expected of a graduate education. The program consists of two semesters of didactic (ie - classroom and laboratory) courses, followed by four months (May - August) of assigned laboratory practicums (internships). Professional MS students also complete a research project. On completion of the 53 credit program, students earn the MS in Bioscience Technologies.
  
  
• How much does the program cost?
  The comprehensive tuition is $28,031 for the year.
  
  
• Who teaches in the program?
  Full-time professors in the Master of Science in Bioscience Technologies program are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in clinical, cytologic and applied molecular technologies practice and education. Our Adjunct and Clinical faculty are Pathologists and Senior Technologists from academic medical center and private clinical and research laboratories, and Scientists from positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
  
  

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