MS 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 | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 37 credit hours. Master of Biomanufacturing: BIOM students will complete a minimum of 36 total credit hours including a summer biomanufacturing industry internship, 3 credits of industry practicum case studies, 3 credits of global regulatory affairs and 9 credits of MBA courses in project management, biosciences management and business foundations. Courses listed in the plan include: BEC 575 Global Regulatory Affairs for Medical Products; BEC 577 Advanced Biomanufacturing and Biocatalysis; BEC 590 Industry Practicum in Biomanufacturing (two semesters); BEC 601 Biomanufacturing Seminar (two semesters); BEC 620 Leadership and Preparation for Industry Internship in Biomanufacturing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the BIOM program requires completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering, life science or physical sciences, letters of recommendation, and a statement of career goals. Applicants with previous industry experience or working professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadlines: Fall: March 31 Spring: November 15

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

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

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