The master in Biotechnology (Climate Change) (Online) (MSc) at Claflin University (CU) is a two-year online program leading to a master's degree in biotechnology, specifically targeted to mitigating the effects of climate change.
The master in Biotechnology (Climate Change) (Online) (MSc) features 10 courses that can be taken synchronously or watched online asynchronously at the student's convenience.
Students will learn such skills as molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques for increasing heat and drought tolerance in crops, drug design techniques for vaccines and therapeutics for many of the diseases emerging as a result of climate change, as well as ethical and regulatory issues in developing climate change mitigation strategies.
With this master in Biotechnology (Climate Change) (Online) (MSc), students can earn the skills and experience to put them into a well-paying job mitigating the effects of climate change.