Master of Science in Bioscience Administration

WPI’s Master of Science in Bioscience Administration covers vital topics in bioscience, bioprocessing and business administration through courses in chemistry, biotechnology, and business. Graduates of the program gain well-rounded, applicable skills and knowledge to help them make strategic decisions. Discover how WPI’s principles of “theory and practice” can help further your career.

Program Logistics

  • Three 10 week courses per year (typically September, January and April).
  • Total of 10 courses to complete the program (30 credits).
  • Classes will be held at Biogen in Cambridge, MA.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Science in Bioscience Administration requires a bachelor of science degree from an accredited university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must possess a working knowledge of basic biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology and chemistry.

HEAR ABOUT THE BIOSCIENCE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM FROM A STUDENT

David Stec, a student of the program who works in local industry, has this advice for Biogen employees who are considering the program: “There’s no better time to take control of your professional future than now.” 

Curriculum

All courses are three credits each (30 credits total)

  • BB 505. Fermentation Biology
  • BB 509. Scale-Up of Bioprocessing
  • BB 560. Methods of Protein Purification and Downstream Processing
  • CH 538. Medicinal Chemistry
  • CH 555D. Drug Regulations (see description below)
  • CH 555R. Drug Safety and Regulatory Compliance (see description below)
  • MIS 576. Project Management
  • OBC 500. Group and Interpersonal Dynamics in Complex Organizations
  • OBC 533. Negotiations
  • OIE 542. Risk Management and Decision Making

Why Choose the WPI MS in Bioscience Administration?

  • ON-SITE DELIVERY AT BIOGEN GIVES YOU MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
    • Attend class where you work and save on commuting time.
  • ATTEND CLASS WITH THE SAME GROUP FROM START TO FINISH
    • Join a cohort of your peers who advance through each course together. Expand your network of contacts across Biogen.
  • LEARN FROM WORLD-RENOWNED FACULTY
    • Your instructors are WPI faculty or adjunct faculty — the same people who teach on campus.
  • RECEIVE DEDICATED SERVICE
    • Your WPI operations manager will make the enrollment process, and each class transition, as smooth as possible. No need to fumble with paperwork and phone calls to several departments — we’ll be with you every step of the way.
  • PUT THEORY INTO PRACTICE
    • Learn to apply knowledge, not just cite facts and figures. WPI has worked with Biogen leadership to ensure that the learning outcomes of the classroom are applicable to the daily roles and responsibilities of Biogen students.

Contact us today to get started on your future.

Dan_WeagleDan Weagle
Account Executive
Corporate and Professional Education
100 Institute Road (CPE)
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Phone: +1-508-831-5850
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dweagle@wpi.edu