Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate at Stony Brook University

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship prepares students to translate science into therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices, covering business fundamentals, finance, regulatory affairs, market need and due diligence for bioscience start-ups and ventures.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences  |  Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering (with College of Business and Center for Biotechnology)  |  Duration: 4 courses (12 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Two core courses (BME 509 Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry, and either BME 511 BioTechnology Enterprises 2 or BUS 510 Biotechnology Enterprises - Finance & Operations) and two technical electives chosen with the certificate director, such as Graduate Genetics, Chemical Biology or Immunology. A grade of at least B is required in each course.

Career pathways

Intellectual property law, investment and financial analysis, business development, regulatory affairs, and entrepreneurial activities in bioscience.

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