The rigorous science curriculum
also emphasizes business concepts and practices;
communication, writing, and presentation skills.

The Molecular Biotechnology program at GW integrates coursework encompassing physics and biology, computer science, and business, for a 39-credit-hour curriculum that can be completed in less than 2 years.

—16 courses
—39 credit hours
—Small classes and cohorts
—Traditional class schedule
—Degree completion in less than 2 years

Physics of Biotechnology focuses on the connection between modeling fundamental forces in cellular systems and applying the understanding gained in the development of new devices to detect biological activity and to measure biological function.

Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics provide quantitative insights regarding the biodiversity of life, which can lead to new therapies for genetic and microbial diseases.

Management of Innovation teaches the concepts and best practices useful in identifying opportunities and developing new technical products. Topics include strategies for innovation, competitive analysis tools, management of development projects, and key ethical issues.

Technology Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship emphasizes creating new biotechnology-related ventures, developing venture proposals within firms, shortening time to market, and marketing for biotechnology products. The MMB Capstone Project enables students to integrate the knowledge and skills gained from the program to address real problems and opportunities in the biotechnology industry.

Year 1

Fall 2007
PSMB 261: Physics of Biotechnology (3)
PSMB 263: Management of Innovation (3)

Csci 144: Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)

Spring 2008
Phys 128: Biophysics:Physics in Life Sciences (3)
Phys 281: Computational Physics (modeling) (3)
Biol 254: Fundamentals of Biology (3)

Summer 2008
PSMB 264: Technology Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship (3)
PSMB 262: Physics of Biotechnology II (2)

Year 2

Fall 2008
PSMB 265: Commercialization of Science and Technology (2)
Bioc 236: Fundamentals of Genomics and Proteomics I (2)

Elective Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Biology (3)
PSMB 266: Capstone Project (1)

Spring 2009
PSMB 266: Capstone Project (1)
Bioc 237: Fundamentals of Genomics and Proteomics II (2)
Elective Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Biology (3)
Elective Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Biology (3)