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HI all, I am interested in pursuing a master's degree online (currently working as a process engineer). I have a chemical & biomolecular degree and work in the plastics/ electronics industry (3 YOE). I was looking into an MatSciE degree (MS) but am very interested in biotech/ research. It's my ultimate goal to end up here (more interesting than consumer products) and I was wondering from the bio-side, which would be a better choice. Do hiring managers favor the bio-tech degree or is a "general" materials science degree with a strong interest in bio (HS research, hospital volunteering, my mentor is an MD)? The cost/ availability of the programs are not an issue, I've found some with similar prices and school reputations.

HI all, I am interested in pursuing a master's degree online (currently working as a process engineer). I have a chemical & biomolecular degree and work in the plastics/ electronics industry (3 YOE). I was looking into an MatSciE degree (MS) but am very interested in biotech/ research. It's my ultimate goal to end up here (more interesting than consumer products) and I was wondering from the bio-side, which would be a better choice. Do hiring managers favor the bio-tech degree or is a "general" materials science degree with a strong interest in bio (HS research, hospital volunteering, my mentor is an MD)? The cost/ availability of the programs are not an issue, I've found some with similar prices and school reputations.