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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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Address 1: 1215 Wilbraham Road
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City: Springfield
State: Massachusetts
Zip/Postal Code: 01119
Country: United States

Program Location:: Massachusetts
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Lori J Berg
  Title: Executive Director of Admissions, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  Phone (Work): 413-796-2073
  Email: lori.berg@wne.edu
- Name: Ellen Henry
  Title: Assistant Director of Admissions, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  Phone (Work): 413-796-2528
  Email: ellen.henry@wne.edu
- Name: Mae Humphreville
  Title: Admissions Counselor, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  Phone (Work): 413-796-2442
  Email: mae.humphreville@wne.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.wne.edu/phs
- https://wne.edu/pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions/msbt/index

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: June 30, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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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




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Program Description
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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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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall
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Degree Requirements
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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+”.

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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
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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
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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.


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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: No
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: No
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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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

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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes
 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2

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At least one letter of recommendation must be from a professor (i.e., a faculty member).

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Recommended overall GPA considered:: 2.70
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* 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.


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Financial Support
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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
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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.

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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
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