We are excited to announce that the Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dean, Dr. John M. Pezzuto has been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world for his research in the Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry field!
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Submission Number: 443
Submission ID: 443
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Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
| Active | Yes |
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| Institution Name | Western New England University |
| Program Name | Biopharmaceutical Technology |
| Degree Type | M.S. |
| Short Name | Western New England U-444 |
| Banner Image: | 2083 |
| If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here: | We are excited to announce that the Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dean, Dr. John M. Pezzuto has been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world for his research in the Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry field! |
| Address 1 | 1215 Wilbraham Road |
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| City | Springfield |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Zip/Postal Code | 01119 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | Massachusetts |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? | June 30, 2025 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | Yes |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | Yes |
| Application Fee: | $50 |
| Application Deadline Description: | We will continue to accept applications until our program is full. This means our application deadline may change to rolling after the original deadline of May 1. Applicants may also use our free application to apply to our program from our website: https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/msbt/index |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | Complete the MS in Biopharmaceutical Technology in as little as one year. This program builds on your undergraduate foundation in science, engineering, or pharmacy. Through core courses, hands-on lab experiences, seminars, and electives in advanced sciences, biopharmaceuticals, statistics, communication, and regulatory affairs, you will be prepared to contribute to the development and manufacturing of life-saving therapies. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the workforce in biotechnology, biomanufacturing, bioprocessing, and related fields. WNE offers courses taught by expert faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, which include a dedicated cell therapy manufacturing lab. This program emphasizes the practical application of scientific principles. You will benefit from experiential learning opportunities that provide work-readiness training, helping you to develop critical soft skills, career awareness, and a clear career path. Graduating from WNE, you will be ready to meet the growing demand in the biopharmaceutical and biomanufacturing industries with the skills employers highly value. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution public or private? | Private |
| Is your program accepting applications for this program? | Yes |
| Program Start Term: | Fall |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Credits Required for Degree: | 32 |
| Required Rotations: | Research |
| Seminars: | Required |
| College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: | Not Required |
| Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: | Not Required |
| Thesis/Dissertation: | Not Required |
| Additional Information about Degree Requirements: | Degree must be completed with at least 3.0 GPA, and all courses passed (“C” or better) with no more than two courses with a grade of “C” or “C+”. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: | |
| Area(s) of Study: | Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biometrics/Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Chemical Science, Developmental Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Engineering, Experimental Therapeutics, Health Outcomes, Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Physical Science, Physiological Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery |
| Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: | The M.S. in Biopharmaceutical Technology program offers students offers a comprehensive education in biopharmaceutical technology with a unique focus on Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs), including cell and gene therapies, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicines. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Have you previously enrolled students in this program? | No |
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| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | No |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is the GRE required? | No |
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| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | |
| Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? | TOEFL or IELTS |
| Other tests or credentials: | International students may provide the following English language test scores to meet our requirement: TOEFL - 80 IBT IELTS - 6.5 PTE Academic - 56 STEP Eiken - 1 iTEP - 4.5 Duolingo - 105 DET |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Are letters of recommendations required by your program? | Yes |
| If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? | 2 |
| Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: | At least one letter of recommendation must be from a professor (i.e., a faculty member). |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Minimum overall GPA considered: | |
| Recommended overall GPA considered: | 2.70 |
| Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: | * Bachelor’s degree: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. * Preferred Bachelor’s degree majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Dental Surgery, Engineering (including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Electrical Engineering), Health Sciences, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Surgery, or Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry. *Minimum GPA: An undergraduate GPA of 2.70 or foreign equivalent is preferred. Candidates with a lower GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis. *Official transcripts, in English, from all colleges attended. International applicants may be required to provide a foreign course-by-course degree evaluation. *Recommendations: A minimum of two recommendations must be submitted; one recommendation must be from a professor. *A current résumé or CV must be submitted. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 0 |
| Type of financial support available: | Department or University Scholarship |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | n/a |
| Enter any additional information regarding financial support: | Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are automatically awarded the COPHS Master's Impact Scholarship of $2,500 per year. All students may work with our financial aid department to determine if they are eligible for federal financial aid. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? | No |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | No |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Admin Status | Published |
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| SIDS | 443 |