Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MS)

The MS in AMBB program is for individuals holding a Bachelor of Science in biology, chemistry, or a related major, who do not hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or Applied Molecular Biology, and who lack the skills set to pursue a career as a laboratory scientist in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical or molecular diagnostic sectors. Through this degree, students will gain specialized, in-depth professional hands-on skills and leadership competencies preparing them to succeed within the increasingly competitive biomedical sciences sector. In today’s employment market, individuals seeking positions in laboratory-based professions require tangible skill set, as employers can no longer “pay to train.” The MS in AMBB will allow students to gain defined “bench-focused” technical competency, in addition to training in regulatory and fiscal affairs that impact laboratory management. Following graduation, students can apply their knowledge to meet specific career goals whether it be laboratory practice in biotechnology, molecular diagnostic, or academic research settings. The MS-AMBB curriculum will prepare students to sit for the national certification examination in molecular diagnostics, MB(ASCP).

The University of Delaware College of Health Sciences is a hub of multidisciplinary research, education, patient services, and public outreach. Our students are future clinicians, nurses, therapists, scientists, and other healthcare professionals who think big, dream bigger and strive to achieve better health for all people. We offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs, clinical research projects, and a rich array of the classroom, laboratory, and real-world clinical, service, and experiential learning opportunities. Our internationally recognized faculty and staff provide students with the tools to succeed and challenge them to change the world.

Our six departments and numerous programs encompass a broad and dynamic collection of healthcare specialties. In each, we create an experience that shapes changes in practice based on scientific evidence. We translate our strong platform in interdisciplinary science into health practices, therapies, and interventions to improve people’s lives. Our students receive early immersion into practice settings and access to our faculty’s world-class research programs. As a result, our graduates are well prepared to pursue careers in various health professions, as well as to continue their education in one of the medical fields or enter a field of graduate study. Our ultimate goal is to help students excel in their chosen profession in the arena of health.