Bioinnovation PSM

Learn the business and science behind new projects in biomedicine and biotechnology with the Professional Science Master's in Bioinnovation from Temple’s College of Science and Technology and Fox School of Business and Management. Intended for recent graduates and professionals from various academic and workforce backgrounds, the program will prepare you for careers in some of today’s most promising fields, such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, technology transfer and science information.

Developed with input from an external advisory board of bioinnovation leaders, the program is designed for you to meet the growing demand for cross-trained employees in biology and business. For this degree, you will focus on the identification, commercialization and dissemination of novel biological concepts, models and technologies. In addition, you will gain the management skills to mitigate situations that arise from innovation, such as acquiring funding, creating start-ups and protecting intellectual property.

A relatively small program with limited class sizes, you will receive individualized attention from faculty in both the College of Science and Technology and Fox School of Business. You will also work closely with your peers on small group exercises and projects to strengthen your communication, problem-solving and team-management abilities. Over the course of your studies, you will learn how to comfortably interact with clinicians and researchers as well as managers in finance, law, marketing and other fields. For more real-world experience, you will have the option to enter a professional internship.

At the end of the program, you will submit a written project and present an oral presentation on the results. The degree may be earned over the course of two years, on a part- or full-time basis.

Classes & Curriculum

Some of the core courses in this 30-credit program include

Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization;
Effective Dissemination of Biodiscoveries through Traditional and New Media;
Epigenetics, Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response; and
Innovative Biomodels and Concepts.

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Scientific Writing

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Professional Science Masters program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency and more.

These tuition costs apply to the 2018–2019 academic year.

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Out-of-state: [node:field_tuprog_tuition_nonresident] per credit

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Our Advisors

Faculty advisors can help you navigate your program and discuss research opportunities.

Antonio Giordano, professor in the Biotechnology Department, is the program director for the Bioinnovation PSM.
Email: giordano@temple.edu
Phone: 215-204-9521 or 215-204-9520

Marcella Macaluso, associate professor in the Biology Department, is the academic director for the Bioinnovation PSM.
Phone: 215-204-9523
Email: macaluso@temple.edu

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Student Clubs & Organizations

If you can find the time to participate while meeting the demands of your degree program, student clubs offer valuable opportunities to meet fellow graduate students, researchers, and professionals from science and technology related industries.

Clubs and organizations for students pursuing a Biology degree include

the Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM, which works to increase opportunities for students and help them complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in STEM.
the Biology Graduate Student Society, an organization that develops professional and leadership skills in doctoral students as well as encouraging them to participate in public outreach.
Leadership, Education and Development in Science, an organization that empowers Philadelphia middle school students to form an interest in STEM through science experiments and mentors.
the Temple University Forensics Association, which helps students form an interest in forensic science through field trips and professional networking opportunities.

Explore the full list of College of Science and Technology student clubs and organizations.

Study Away

If the demands of your degree program allow it, consider spending a summer or semester overseas building international connections with researchers from other countries. Temple’s study abroad program offers College of Science and Technology students opportunities to spend a summer or semester studying in China, Germany, Italy, South Korea, or Taiwan. Learn more about your study abroad options.

Accreditation

ST-BIOI-PSM

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