生物科学系是UMBC MPS：生物技术计划的学术所在地，该计划由持续与专业研究系管理。与该部门的其他研究生课程不同，MPS课程是为生物技术行业的专业人员设计的兼职课程。该计划的主要目的是使这些工作的专业人员能够了解行业的业务方面，同时为构成生物技术领域的多种科学奠定坚实的基础。相应地，顺序学习的五门科学课程构成了该学位课程所需课程的一半，而三门与生物技术相关的课程和两门专门用于理解生物调节问题和良好制造过程的课程构成了该学位课程的其余部分。每学期提供一门科学课程和至少一门非科学课程。目前，这些课程按以下顺
UMBC's Biotechnology curriculum is intended to address changes in the needs of the biotechnology industry through experiential learning. The program offers advanced instruction in the life sciences, plus coursework in regulatory affairs, leadership, management, and financial management. Wide angle view of a sleek lab with workers collaborating The M.P.S. Biotechnology represents a new kind of degree designed to prepare science professionals to fill management and leadership roles in biotechnology-related companies or agencies organizations. This unique degree offers an alternative to a MBA or Ph.D. degree. The core consists of five courses (15 credits) that precede a capstone course (3 credits) for a total of six courses (18 credits). The Biotechnology core provides students with key practical skills needed to succeed in biotechnology industries. The capstone project is initiated during the first semester and culminates in the capstone course.