CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg
South Carolina 29115
www.claflin.edu

Claflin University was founded in 1869, is the oldest university in the state of South Carolina. U.S. News & World Report 2004, ranks Claflin number eight in the "Top Ten" and number one "Best Value" categories among Southern Comprehensive colleges for students working toward a bachelor's degree, in its Guidebook to America's Best Colleges. The John Templeton Foundation commends Claflin in its current publication, Colleges that Encourage Character Development. A small university offering a big educational experience, Claflin has long been recognized for the rich legacy of its graduates' achievements in medicine, law, teaching, and dozens of other professions. Committed to maintaining the very highest standards of academic excellence, Claflin is gaining ever-greater national recognition as a premier comprehensive institution in the southeastern region of the United States.

This university is prepared to admit 12+3 year students for their Master’s program in Biotechnology and their MBA program(AACSB accredited). 

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS

African-American Studies
Art
Art Education
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Cytotechnology
Elementary Education
Engineering(3+2 program)
English
History
Information Sciences/Systems
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Medical Records Service
Medical Technology
Music
Music Teacher Education
Occupational Therapy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Pre-medicine
Radiological Technology
Sociology

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM

MBA
BIOTECHNOLOGY

Master of Science in Biotechnology

The Master of Science in Biotechnology Graduate Program consists of two full years of comprehensive coursework and research, culminating with the production of a master’s thesis. According to their interests, background and career goals, students can choose from three tracks: Bioinformatics, Forensics, and Plant Biotechnology.

Eligibility Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university with a major in biology or a related area or have prerequisite courses in biology, biochemistry/organic chemistry, genetics and cell/molecular biology.

Program Highlights

  • Full Tuition and Competitive Stipend
  • Low Student to Faculty Ratio
  • Additional Scholarships Available
  • Qualified and Diverse Faculty
  • Three Tracks Offered - Bioinformatics, Forensics, and Plant Biotechnology

Core Courses

Genetic Engineering I & II
Genetic Engineering Lab
Immunology & Pathobiology
Introduction to Biostatistics
Research Ethics
Research I—IV
Special Topics
Teaching & Leadership
Thesis Preparation

Research Areas

Bacterial Pathogenesis
Biofuels
Forensics
Health Disparities
HIV/AIDS
microRNA Profiling/Sequencing
Phytoremediation
Protein Structure & Folding

For Further Information Access

http://www.claflin.edu/Academic/Master-Biotechnology.asp

TUITION: $ 8,900 per year
ROOM AND BOARD: $ 5,000 per year