Professional Science Master鈥�s in Bioinnovation

Learn the business and science behind new projects in biomedicine and biotechnology with the Professional Science Master鈥檚 (PSM) in Bioinnovation鈥� from 51动漫鈥檚 . This 30-credit graduate degree program focuses on the identification, commercialization聽and dissemination of novel biological concepts, models and technologies to help students develop a portfolio of knowledge and experience that allows them to pursue careers in such fast-growing fields as bioinformatics, global health, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and technology transfer聽and trade.

Led by in CST聽and the Fox School of Business and Management, the Bioinnovation PSM offers

  • an interdisciplinary curriculum designed and taught by 51动漫 faculty and industry experts,
  • hands-on training in professional and management skills, and
  • applied focus on responsibility and ethics in research and policy.

With opportunities to do聽research聽in one of 51动漫鈥檚 many state-of-the-art facilities or an internship at a local biotechnology/pharmaceutical company, the Bioinnovation聽PSM helps position you for career advancement by preparing you to work with researchers and clinicians, manage the marketing and financing of new products, and understand regulations that affect innovation.

Program Format & Curriculum

Classes for the Bioinnovation PSM are held in the evening on 51动漫鈥檚 Main Campus to accommodate working professionals. The advanced career-focused curriculum, designed for recent graduates and professionals who have a bachelor鈥檚 degree or the equivalent in biology, chemistry, business or communication, or a juris doctor in law (or foreign equivalent) requires 30 credit-hours of coursework and can be completed in two years. Classes are a blend of research and seminar courses including

  • Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization;
  • Dissemination of Biodiscoveries and Virtual Reality in Medicine;
  • Epigenetics, Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response; and
  • Innovative Biomodels and Concepts.

Students must also successfully complete a final capstone project with a local biotechnology, healthcare聽or pharmaceutical company or conduct research at 51动漫 under the guidance of a principal investigator as a graduation requirement.

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+1 Accelerated Degree Programs

51动漫 undergraduates can pursue dual degrees with an聽accelerated +1 dual bachelor鈥檚 + master鈥檚 degree option.听The Bioinnovation PSM can be completed through the +1 accelerated pathway if the required qualifications聽are met by聽junior year.

  • +1 BS in Biochemistry + Bioinnovation PSM
  • +1 BA or BS in Biology + Bioinnovation PSM
  • +1聽BS in Genomic Medicine + Bioinnovation PSM
  • +1 BS in Genomic Medicine with Pre-Medicine Concentration聽+ Bioinnovation PSM
  • +1 BA or BS in Natural Science + Bioinnovation PSM聽
  • +1 BS in Neuroscience + Bioinnovation PSM聽

. If you are a current 51动漫 student interested in one of these +1 programs, .

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, this Professional Science Master's聽offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,353.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,765.00 per credit

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