HENRY E. RIGGS SCHOOL OF APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Process Engineering
MSBPE
Program Details
Start Term
Fall
Deadline
rolling admissions thereafter
Academic Excellence
Industry-focused curriculum, active learning, and hands-on skills
Student Experience
Capstone Team Masters Project, industry networking, and mentorship by ABCAB members
Career Opportunities
Summer internships and careers at leading biopharma and biotech companies
Elevate your foundational knowledge in biomanufacturing or similar fields with the accelerated MSBPE program at KGI. Exposure to advanced technical knowledge, hands-on skills and industry-relevant experience enable a successful transition to the biopharmaceutical industry and lead to excellent career growth.
About the Program
Qualified candidates with an undergraduate degree in Biomanufacturing/Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent, will be considered for this one-year program.
Candidates are expected to cover the following topics as course requirements from their undergraduate program, or equivalent, in order to be considered for the MSBPE program:
- Introduction to biotechnology
- Introduction to the fundamental principles of bioprocessing
- Introduction to upstream processing for biologics
- Introduction to downstream processing for biologics
- Introduction to the quality and regulatory aspects of biopharmaceutical processing
Program Highlights
Academic excellence:
- Industry-focused curriculum
- Active learning-based education
- Hands-on skills
Student experience:
- Industry-sponsored Team Masters Project (TMP) as a Capstone Project
- Industry networking and professional development skills
- Mentorship by the Amgen Bioprocessing Center Advisory Board (ABCAB) members
Career opportunities
- Summer internship at industry
- Successful career in top biopharma/biotech companies
Outcomes
Launch your career as a successful bioprocessing professional in the biotech/biopharma industry. The following positions are options with a MSBPE degree:
- Process Development Scientist and Engineer
- Manufacturing Science and Technology Specialist
- Quality and Regulatory Scientist
- Field Application Scientist
- Project Manager
- Process Technology Transfer and Validation Specialist
Team Masters Project | TMP
A Capstone Project, where students work in an industry-sponsored project with an interdisciplinary team under the guidance of Industry Liaison and Faculty Advisor. Great opportunity to experience real-life problem solving as a satellite team for a biopharma/biotech company. Some of the recent TMPs include studies on cell culture, protein purification, modeling, facility design, quality/regulatory and supply chain sponsored by companies, such as Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Catalent, Gilead, Pfizer and ThermoFisher Scientific.
Program Overview
Year 1
- Courses designed to apply real-world skills and knowledge in emerging fields
- Advanced technical, management, and professional skill development courses
- Team Design Project to create an innovative solution to a bioprocess engineering design challenge
Summer
Students complete a 400-hour, paid internship the summer before/after their first year, and present an internship poster reviewed by KGI faculty
Program Faculty and Staff
How to Apply
- Completed online application
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, iTEP)
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Admission interview
Admitted students are required to submit a $400 non-refundable enrollment fee to hold their spot in the program.