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Prospective Students

Your future starts here.

The Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) program at NC State is one of the first and most successful Professional Science Master’s programs in the country. We work with industry leaders in the fastest growing biosciences hub in the U.S. to produce future leaders in the industry.

Venn diagram of Science and Business overlapping with Project Management.
Our alumni are responsible for both Business Strategy and Project Management.

The Fast Track to Leadership

Nearly 60% of our alumni are already in Management or Upper Leadership/Director roles.

Flowchart showing MMB Program leading to Director & VP Roles in 5-10 years.

The data shows our alumni are not just in “Lab” or “Sales” they are in every stage of a product’s life cycle.

  • Early Stage: Scientific Research & Product Development
  • Mid-Stage: Clinical Trial Management & Regulatory Affairs
  • Launch/Growth: Marketing, Business Development and Supply Chain
  • Infrastructure: IT Quality, Data Analysis and Operations

$80-85k

Average Starting Salary for Recent Graduates

Reaching $150k+

Mid-Career Earning Potential

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions

Join the MMB Program staff for an inside look into the MMB program, application process, and to ask any questions you may have.

Upcoming Sessions:

  • Check back in the fall for our next information sessions.

Contact Meaghan Nappo for more information or with any questions.