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ANNICA WAYMAN, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Shady Grove Affairs
CONCETTA DUDLEY, J.D., M.B.E., Graduate Program Director

Degrees Offered

M.P.S., P.B.C. (Degree Types )

Faculty

See Biotechnology Homepage

Program Description

The Master’s in Professional Studies in Biotechnology prepares recent college graduates and science professionals to fill management, product development, and leadership roles in biotechnology-related companies or agencies. UMBC’s Biotechnology curriculum provides advanced instruction in the life sciences, along with coursework in regulatory affairs, leadership, management, financial management and technical project management in a life science-oriented business.

Program Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or any subject with sufficient coursework in relevant life science topics such as foundations of biology and organic chemistry OR a bachelor’s degree in any subject combined with work experience in the life sciences. 
• GRE scores are not required for admission.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will be considered and possibly admitted based on strong professional experience and recommendations.

In Addition all international applicants need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• English proficiency scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 99 iBT 
    • Score Breakdown: Writing (23), Listening (23), Reading (25), Speaking (28, 23 acceptable if you have 2 years’ work experience in supervisory or management positions in the U.S.)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Scores: Minimum score 7.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Scores: 68 
  • Scores must be less than 2 years old. 

We recommend that international transcripts be evaluated by an internationally recognized transcript evaluation service, such as WES.

International applicants should refer to the International Admission Page for special admission information

Financial Assistance

Because this program is designed primarily for working professionals, graduate assistantships are not available. International students must provide their own support for full-time enrollment in this program. For details on international student financial requirements, see the International Education Services Web site at www.umbc.edu/ies.

Programs

• Biotechnology, M.P.S.

• Biochemical Regulatory Engineering Professional Studies, P.B.C.
• Biotechnology Management Professional Studies, P.B.C.

Courses

• BTEC 653 - Principles of Upstreaming Bioprocessing
• BTEC 654 - Biotechnology Capstone
• BTEC 655 - Emerging Topics in Biotechnology Seminar
• BTEC 656 - Experimental Design in Biotechnology
• BTEC 657 - Devices and Combination Products
• BTEC 658 - Principles of Downstream Bioprocessing
• BTEC 660 - Regulatory Issues in Biotechnology
• BTEC 662 - Good Manufacturing Practices for Bioprocesses
• BTEC 664 - Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Biotechnology Products
• BTEC 665 - Management, Leadership and Communication
• BTEC 666 - Biotechnology GMP Facility Design, Construction and Validation
• BTEC 670 - Legal and Ethical Issues in the Science Professions
• BTEC 675 - Business Principles of the Biotechnology Industry
• BTEC 680 - Financial Management
• BTEC 685 - Project Management Fundamentals
• BTEC 690 - Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship
• BTEC 691 - Special Topics in Biotechnology
• BTEC 699 - Professional Bioscience Experience

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