Welcome from the Biological Sciences Department Chair Course Descriptions UMBC Biology UMBC Chemistry and Biochemistry UMBC Chemical and Biochemical Engineering   See pictures of the 2001 AMB Symposium Join our graduate program and reach for your goals!		Nine-month program leading to a Masters of Science in Applied Molecular Biology n intensive program providing a laboratory-based training in Biotechnology designed for students of Biological Sciences with an interest in a career in the Biotechnology industry     Gain experience with the techniques of biotechnology and molecular biology Work in a supportive environment emphasizing achieving mastery of the field by intensive, hands-on study Expand your knowledge of the theoretical basis of Molecular Biology Rapidly advance in your field based on your extensive expertise tarting last year we began accepting applications from Juniors at UMBC to join the Senior Year Affiliate Program. Members of the affiliate program will be involved in activities along with current regular class. We can not guarantee acceptance into the 2006-2007 class, but participation in the program will be considered for admission. Students in this program will be pre-screened for acceptance and will also receive guidance in how best to complete both a B.S. and M.S. degree in five years. The graduate school encourages prospective students to apply online. The department also encourages online application. This method insures our rapid consideration of your application; on-line application requires paying the $50 application fee using a credit card. The information submitted is posted directly to the department's Graduate Admission committee. Even if you are submitting a formal application to the Graduate School, we will be able to more rapidly consider your application if you have used the online pre-application. Alternatively, you can download application materials and apply by mail.   picture of the 2003-2004 AMB class is now available! he University of Maryland Baltimore County is a leading medium-sized Research University in the mid-Atlantic region with a focus on science and technology.		The Washington Post reports that "(t)he local job market may be littered with pink slips from failed dot-com and telecom ventures, but one small segment of Washington's tech economy is still casting its nets for new hires." They report that on the MdBio web site 40 companies have listed 232 job openings! (Digital Capital column, 10/4/2001) Explore how UMBC can make you ready for this industry!

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