Graduate Certificate in Upstream Biomanufacturing at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) offers two graduate degrees: a thesis-based Master of Science (MS) in Biomanufacturing and a Master of Biomanufacturing (MR). Both are Professional Science Master's (PSM) degrees, which provide advanced education and training in a specific discipline while simultaneously developing business skills highly valued by employers.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Biomanufacturing | Study mode: full-time | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 12 credit hours. BIOM accepts students in spring and fall semesters. A 10 credit hour graduate minor is also available for NCSU students currently enrolled in thesis-based graduate programs. Courses listed in the plan include: BEC 580 cGMP Fermentation Operations; BEC 577 Advanced Biomanufacturing and Biocatalysis; BEC 588 Animal Cell Culture Engineering; BEC 575 Global Regulatory Affairs for Medical Products; BEC 525 Molecular Biology for Biomanufacturing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To enroll in a BTEC certificate program, applicants must meet the following conditions: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in science or an engineering discipline. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or have completed a 500-level BTEC (BEC) course with a grade of B- or better. Applicants must apply through the NC State Graduate School. Application deadlines: Please visit The Graduate School Application Deadlines page for more information.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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