The Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology is ideal for students who want to prepare for careers in a variety of industries that use bioprocesses, biomanufacturing, and biotechnology. The program is also designed to provide opportunities for professionals working in these industries to get the training they may need to advance in their careers. The program includes a balanced combination of bioscience, engineering, and business courses, appropriate for students with either a science or engineering background. The program culminates with an internship experience at a partnering organization, company, government entity, or non-profit, where the student puts into practice their bioscience, engineering, and business training.
The PSM in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology is an affiliated Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree. Affiliation is administered by the Commission on Affiliation of PSM Programs (formerly named PSM National Office) to ensure a strong and distinctive PSM brand. The PSM is designed for students who are seeking a graduate degree in science or mathematics and understand the need for developing workplace skills valued by top employers.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
Graduates will demonstrate:
- A working knowledge of the core areas of biochemistry, including genetics, structural biology, cell biology, and molecular biology.
- Ability to apply engineering problem solving and design skills to analyze, design, and optimize continuous and batch bioprocesses for production and purification of value-added products.
- Professional leadership, communication, and strategic decision making skills.
- Ability to integrate current bioscience, engineering, and business theory and techniques into their knowledge base and professional pursuits.
- Ability to identify ethical issues in business and biotechnology, and understand the ethical implications of practicing their profession in society.
Effective Fall 2019
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BC 411 | Physical Biochemistry | 4 |
| BC 563 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| BUS 500 | Foundations for Business Impact | 2 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 4 |
| BC 571 | Quantitative Biochemistry | 1 |
| BUS 601 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 2 |
| Select a 3-credit technical elective from: | 3 | |
| Cell and Tissue Engineering | ||
| Biomolecular Engineering/Synthetic Biology | ||
| Biobased Fuels, Energy, and Chemicals | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS 614 | Accounting Concepts | 2 |
| BUS 620 | Leadership and Teams | 2 |
| CBE 504/BIOM 504 | Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
| CBE 505 | Biochemical Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CBE 522/BIOM 522 | Bioseparation Processes | 3 |
| Select a 2-credit business elective from: | 2 | |
| Managing Human Capital | ||
| Financial Principles and Practice | ||
| Marketing Management | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CBE 687 | Internship | 7 |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 40 | |
A minimum of 40 credits are required to complete this program.
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Offered Spring term only.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |