Professional Science Masters in Applied Biosciences - Sustainable Bioeconomy and Bioenergy

University of Arizona

The Applied Biosciences (ABS) program at the University of Arizona (UA) is a Graduate Interdisciplinary Program (GIDP) under the Graduate College. ABS is a dedicated Master’s program that awards a Professional Science Master’s degree, and prepares students for careers in the biotechnology and health science industries. It consists of foundational and practical training in various areas of applied biosciences, along with "cross-training" in workplace skills, such as business, research and regulatory affairs. A mandatory internship is an integral part of the ABS experience. During a two-year course of studies, students will gain a strong understanding of the applications of the biological sciences to real world problems, including those faced by public institutions and private industry.The primary objective of the SBB track is to prepare students for jobs as research professionals in the field of bioenergy, biofuels, and novel agricultural systems research as part of asustainable regional and global bioeconomy. Students will be interested in research towards selecting and improving appropriate feedstock producing feedstock in a sustainable manner researching conversion of the feedstock to biofuels, bioenergy and value-added coproducts and in developing techno-economic and sustainability models to evaluate paths to commercialization and socioeconomic impacts. Students completing the SBB track will seek employment in public or private research organizations (including universities) that conduct research in these fields private companies (from bioenergy startups to established multinationals in the existing energy industries) that are interested in sustainable bioenergy research and implementation governmental agencies that regulate the biofuels industry and in nonprofit organizations that evaluate the environmental and societal impact of these industries.