Thank you for connecting with the M.S. in Biotechnology Program.
I’m Bryan Husk and I help prospective students understand the program’s curriculum and its relevance to their career.
Associate Director
Deciding to apply isn’t just about choosing a master’s degree—it’s a commitment to advancing your career growth, leadership, and earning potential.
I’ll follow up with you soon, but you’re welcome to email me now. I’m also happy to schedule a Zoom meeting to speak with you directly.
Email: bthusk@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 265-4295
Zoom: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/my/bthusk (contact to schedule)
In the meantime, I encourage you to explore our program website. There is lots of helpful information, including details about the curriculum, the evening/weekend course schedule, and types of career outcomes to expect. More links are listed below.
Strength in Numbers
M.S. in Biotechnology Program Highlights
Over 450 students and alumni
24-28 students per cohort
7 class sessions per semester
Degree earned in under 2 years
20 years of proven success
50% of faculty from private industry
97% graduation rate
Local Biotechnology Job Opportunities
Biotechnology companies in Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding Dane County have experienced staggering growth since 2015. The pandemic has fueled Wisconsin’s leading biotech sector even further, now with over 1,000 biotech jobs currently available.
The M.S. in Biotechnology Offers:
- An unmatched curriculum refined since 2002 that integrates key topics in science, business, law and regulatory policy to reveal how life science products are developed and commercialized
- Industry-sited molecular technology lab courses exploring diagnostic testing, biomanufacturing, and assay development
- Exclusive evening/weekend courses allowing you to work full-time while enrolled
- In-person instruction by select faculty from across UW-Madison and leadership from biotechnology’s private industry
- A UW-Madison degree completed in less than two years
- An extensive professional network and lifelong community
- A proven opportunity to significantly advance your career
- Direct benefit to employers