Bachelor of Biotechnology
- Bozeman, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Freshman: secondary school transcript
- Minimum GPA 2.5/4.0
- Transfer: transcripts of all college coursework
- Minimum 2.0/4.0
- Proof of English proficiency
- SAT/ACT optional.. Entry grade detail: Freshman 2.5/4.0 minimum
- Transfer 2.0/4.0 (Quick Facts page)
- ACT/SAT optional.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4
- TOEFL PBT 525
- PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo 110
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 1
- Spring November 15
- Summer March 15. Apply online and pay the 38 USD fee. Upload the high school transcript (all college transcripts for transfer) and proof of English proficiency. SAT/ACT optional. Receive the admission packet with acceptance letter and I-20
- apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the in-person international orientation on arrival and carry health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,586 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture |
| Department | Microbiology & Cell Biology and Department of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
122 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,586 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,979 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4, TOEFL PBT 525, PTE Academic 51, Duolingo 110, Cambridge 169.
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.