BioScience Management (MS)
Program Logistics | Courses | Degree Requirements | Admission Standards
This is a demand driven program derived from interviews with Pfizer colleagues and decision makers across Pfizer Andover and Pearl River.
The curriculum blends technical courses with business courses and is designed to pro-actively address key educational needs to support the strategy at the sites and develop future leaders within the organization.
Masters in BioScience Management
NEXT PROGRAM LAUNCH: TBD
To inquire about this program and when it will launch next, please email Corpgrad@wpi.edu
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Learning Objectives
- As needed, strengthen functional knowledge of molecular biology, and other areas of strategic focus such as immunology, virology, and pharmacology
- Demonstrate an understanding of modern biomanufacturing processes and their associated vocabulary, in order to effectively communicate and engage in fruitful collaborations with technical specialists
- Develop the knowledge necessary to effectively understand one or more interdisciplinary aspects of the biopharma industry, including the impact of drug and/or device regulations, evaluating risk and monitoring compliance, and/or value creation in the development process
- Identify and utilize strategies to build and manage a multidisciplinary team or project
- Foster leadership and interpersonal skills
Program Logistics
- Program requires a minimum of 18 qualified, enrolled students to launch
- (3) Courses per year: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Delivered conveniently online: 2 hours asynchronous, 2 hours synchronous
- Pfizer students receive a 10% discount
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Courses
Chemistry and Biochemistry
CH 555 ST. Drug Regulations
CH 555 ST. Drug Safety & Regulatory Compliance
CH 555 ST. Current Trends in Biologics
CH 555 ST. Practical Applications of Molecular Modeling
Biology and Biotechnology
BB 570 ST. Theory of Genetic Engineering & Synthetic Biology
BB 570 ST. Medical Immunology
BB 581. Bioinformatics
Management
MIS 576. Project Management
OBC 506. The Heart of Leadership: Power, Reflection, and Interpersonal Skills
Elective
MA 511. Applied Statistics for Engineers & Scientists
Degree Requirements
- 30 credits, 10 courses
- 3 courses per year
Admissions Standards
- Major in life sciences or an engineering field with a foundation in life sciences, or another field that demonstrates a knowledge of basic biochemistry principles
- Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
- GRE’s are not required for this program
“The WPI Pfizer BSM Curriculum has been an extremely unique experience where I have had the opportunity of benefiting from enrolling in a developed curriculum and taking relevant courses taught by leading professors. Although I joined the program late the program representatives at both Pfizer and WPI have been nothing short of amazing as they made sure to accommodate and welcome me into the program. The structure I am obtaining through this opportunity has made me a much more productive and well-rounded engineer and scientist. The curriculum has allowed me to build on the foundation of my engineering skills and are preparing me to solve ever more complex engineering problems. I would also like to commend Sarah LaFrance for her extraordinary work as she consistently makes an effort to provide us Pfizer students with the proper resources and guidance within the program. I would recommend this opportunity to all.”
Hamzah Dweik
Production Engineer II
