San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

San José State University is in many ways the original Silicon Valley startup, continually evolving over more than 160 years to meet the needs of the region, state, nation and world. A comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California. With more than 36,000 students, 4,300 employees and over 350,000 alumni, the Spartan spirit is deeply ingrained across the globe. Mission Honoring our roots as the first public university in the West, SJSU is an empowering institution enrolling historically underserved students, driving inclusion, and embracing talent from diverse cultures from our region and across the globe. SJSU’s spirit of innovation and creativity drives academic excellence, teaching, research, and service in a learning environment where all students belong. Together, we nurture leaders to thrive and transform our community, Silicon Valley, and the world. Vision San José State University will be a nationally and globally recognized, student-centered public urban research university cultivating equity-minded social impact, global innovation, and community engagement.

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The Master of Biotechnology (MBT) program, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, integrates advanced, hands-on training in laboratory-based molecular biology courses with MBA-level business courses from the College of Business. The core courses provide an introduction to aspects of the biotechnology industry including drug development, marketing, finance, and intellectual property. The required internship experience allows the students to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.

Through elective choices, students supplement the core program with additional hands-on science or MBA courses in support of their career goals. MBT program graduates are highly trained individuals who have had direct exposure to the biotechnology corporate world and are ready to make immediate contributions to biotechnology companies. Graduates work in a variety of positions in research, product development, marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical affairs, project management, quality, and others.

For more information visit: www.sjsu.edu/biotechnology.

https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=7605&returnto=4973

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements.

  • U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. 
  • A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement. 
  • Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
  • English Language Proficiency Exam, if necessary.  

*3-year degree holders see options for eligibility.  

Now that you’ve reviewed the graduate SJSU requirements, review our Graduate Degree Program Requirements page and the deadline to submit your Cal State Apply application.

Also, see step-by-step required documents for admission at Want to Apply.

University Required English Language Proficiency (ELP) Exams

An English Language Proficiency Exam [TOEFL (iBT), Academic IELTS, IELTS Indicator, Academic PTE] is required for all graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants

  • Who come from a country where English is not the primary language
    AND
  • Who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

SJSU interprets “where English is the principal language of instruction” to mean that the higher education institution is located in a country in which English is the official language (the daily medium of communication of the majority of residents) and that the students receive academic instruction in all subjects (except foreign language courses) at all levels of education in English.

Minimum proficiency score Internet Paper
  TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home & Paper Edition)*   80   N/A
  IELTS (Academic, Online Academic)   6.5   6.5
  PTE Academic   53   N/A

*TOEFL Essentials Scores are not accepted at this time. SJSU Graduate Admissions Office will accept MyBest TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition) Scores.
Note: SJSU Graduate Admissions does not accept Duolingo as a test of English proficiency.
Some programs will require a higher ELP score than the university minimum.  For a complete list, see below.

https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/admission-requirements/sjsu-requirements/index.php​ 

Spring 2025October 1, 2024October 20, 2024

Fall 2025April 1, 2025April 20, 2025

Deadlines and intakes for each program vary please check the link below

https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/deadlines/international-deadlines/index.php

Please send the student details and documents to [email protected]. IGS team will submit the application through S N Global Portal