Biotechnology, M.P.S.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County’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
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$24,336 per full
Location
Baltimore, MD, United States
About the program
The M.P.S. Biotechnology at University of Maryland, Baltimore County 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.
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between science and business related to biotechnology;
- Interpret and analyze new scientific discoveries and technologies relevant to biotechnology;
- Assess and apply established and emerging biotechnology techniques used for commercial development;
- Describe the process of biotechnology product development, including clinical trial design, inspections, and regulatory filings.
Courses Included:
- Business Principles of the Biotechnology Industry
- Emerging Topics in Biotechnology
- Experimental Design
- Management, Leadership and Communication
- Legal & Ethical Issues in the Science Professions
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or any subject with sufficient coursework in relevant life science topics such as foundations of biology and organic chemistry OR a bachelor’s degree in any subject combined with work experience in the life sciences
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, or equivalent, is desired. Applicants with grades on a scale other than 4.0 will be evaluated based on standards for the country of their degree.
- GRE scores are not required for admission.
- English proficiency scores
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