About the Program
On March 23, 2022, Elms College and Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding bridging the physical distance between the two schools. The agreement allows qualified students at Yarmouk to complete their master’s degree in the fast-growing biotechnology field via Elms College’s online, on-campus, or combination of the two modalities. Elms students also have the opportunity to study online at Yarmouk.
International Scholarship & Research
Elms College and Yarmouk University are capitalizing on the continued growth of the biotech industry to the benefit of their respective biotech students.
The agreement includes cooperation in the areas of research, short-term study abroad, seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty/student exchanges. Yarmouk students may take courses and perform research via Elm’s online learning portal, and Elms students may take up to six credits online at Yarmouk that are transferable.
Yarmouk students can take classes online, on campus, or a combination of the two. Students can enroll as international students to Massachusetts and take in-person courses and conduct research on the Elms campus.
Why Elms for your Master’s in Biotechnology?
- Students can choose their learning modality
- Pursue research opportunities in silico now
Aisha Rasheed, ’25
“I decided to enroll in Elms College because I was drawn to the college’s sense of community. Elms is a great place. I have collaborated with many faculty on various projects, and they have each supported and mentored me in ways beyond my greatest expectations. I found my journey at Elms was not that difficult considering all the support I had around me.” Read more >
The MOU includes future cooperation in the areas of research, short-term study abroad, seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty/student exchanges.
We are dedicated to teaching students skills and concepts through rigorous courses and practical applications through the use of instrumentation commonly used in the field of biotechnology and providing the best educational experiences for our students to prepare them for positions in Biotechnology.
FAQ
How much does the master’s in biotechnology program cost?
- The cost of the program is $1,100 per credit (subject to change annually). Students are required to take 32 credits to complete the program. There are a limited number of scholarships available for competitive students.
When do classes begin?
- We have three points of entry: Summer, Fall and Spring.
What are the admissions requirements for the Master’s in Biotechnology program?
The admissions requirements for both Elms and Yarmouk students are as follows: (from International Admissions page. Please see link here.)
- Elms Application for the Master of Biotechnology program..
- Submit proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT or IELTS (taken within two years).
- Admission requirement: 80 or above TOEFL iBT or 6.5 or above IELTS.
- Students must submit all official transcripts from their Bachelor’s degree to show proof of completion of the Bachelor’s degree and the GPA. International students are required to have their transcripts course by course evaluated by a service such as WES.org. The evaluation must be submitted with their application.
What are the academic requirements for the Master’s of Biotechnology program?
The academic requirements for both Elms and Yarmouk students are as follows:
- A minimum 3.0 Science GPA, and a minimum of a ‘B’ in all prerequisite courses
- The length of the stand-alone, 32-credit Program is 1 – 2 years
- There is a 5 – 6 year option for Elms College students enrolled in Biology or Chemistry in the undergraduate program (minimum 3.5 Science GPA) to declare the spring of the Junior year
- The Master’s degree thesis would be based on laboratory-based experimentation and/or in silico (via computer or computer simulation) study
- Competency in English, written and oral
How much does the program cost?
The tuition is $1,100 per credit at 32 credits. (Subject to change annually)
to view course options for the Master of Biotechnology
For more information, contact
Sudad Saman, Ph.D., assistant professor of Biomedical Sciences at Elms College
samans@elms.edu
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Janet Williams, Ph.D., professor of Biology at Elms
williamsj@elms.edu
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