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The Professional Science Master’s degree in Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) at North Carolina State University provides students with training in cutting-edge cell and molecular technology and a working knowledge of the business components of the biotechnology industry to prepare graduates for leadership roles in industry.The MMB program is a response to the Biotechnology Industry’s desire for employees with a strong technical aptitude along with an understanding of business issues and professional skills.The MMB curriculum includes academic courses in science and business along with professional training with local companies through Case Study Projects and Internships.
Explore the MMB program's new website and contact us if you have any questions.

Visit our Events page for opportunities to meet current MMB students and learn more about the program.

To download a one-page brochure about the program, click here.  For a four-page brochure, click here. 

MMB Alumni work in a variety of companies such as The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, and Novozymes. 
View this YouTube video that highlights the career paths for three MMB alumni.


MMB students Spring 2012
The MMB Final Case Study presentations for the spring 2012 semester took place on May 3rd.  Six groups presented their findings to a room full of other MMB students, MMB alumni, Case Study company representatives, and Microbiology faculty. 

























Second year MMB students participating in the second year of the new lab-based Case Study course (Spring, 2012).


























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Biotechnology in North Carolina

North Carolina is ranked 3rd in the nation in number of biotech companies with over 500 companies employing more than 57,000 people.  North Carolina's strong science, thriving industry and low cost of doing business offer biotechnology companies an opportunity like nowhere else in the world.  The Research Triangle Park (RTP), a 7,000 acre development, is one of the oldest and largest science parks in North America and is home to more than 170 companies.  For additional information on North Carolina's Biotechnology sector, please visit the North Carolina Biotechnology Center's website: www.ncbiotech.org.
 Biotechnology on Campus

North Carolina State University is home to over 33,000 students.  NC State's Centennial Campus, a research campus located just south of main campus, houses over 130 companies, several university departments, the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), and the Technology Incubator.  For more information on NC State's Centennial Campus visit:  centennial.ncsu.edu.
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The Master's of Microbial Biotechnology Program is a Professional Science Masters (PSM) program.

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