Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science

Take the next giant leap in your career at Purdue University in the Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation & Regulatory Science (BIRS). You will learn important aspects of biotechnology innovation within the context of regulatory science and quality assurance while improving your professional skills.

This curriculum focuses on advanced topics such as drug development, good regulatory practices, quality management and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with industry and academic faculty to learn current best practices and hands-on laboratory skills in principles of systems, project management and global leadership. Technical concepts include quantitative thinking, good manufacturing practice (GMP) and molecular basis of manufacturing therapeutic products.

Unique to the program, you will develop and apply leadership skills through an authentic research project with impact in your professional organization and beyond. You will receive professional guidance and mentorship on your project from program faculty and opportunities to disseminate your scholarship.

This flexible program consists of four semesters of online instruction with three on-campus weekends each semester. You can complete the 30 required credit hours in 22 months while balancing professional and personal commitments. If that doesnt work into your schedule, you can go at your own pace.

Applicants are ordinarily expected to hold a bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration, and should have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or higher.
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14 and Reading 19)
TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18
IELTS - An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:
Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0 and Writing 5.5