Biomedicine and Entrepreneurship MS

Major: Biomedicine and Entrepreneurship
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 36.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1020   

About the Program

Mission Statement

The online MS in Biomedicine and Entrepreneurship program integrates training in technical and practical aspects of science, research and entrepreneurship for individuals interested in pursuing innovation-driven careers in the life sciences. The program helps develop individual initiative and entrepreneurial thinking around scientific discoveries and innovation. The program is also designed to facilitate new venture creation.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to progress into more advanced graduate studies in science or entrepreneurship and/or careers in scientifically oriented management jobs in the public or private sector. Graduates will be equipped to lead or have top management roles in new biomedical or life sciences ventures.

Curriculum

This is an interdisciplinary online program offered by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies within the College of Medicine. The science courses, which are offered online, are taught by faculty from Drexel University College of Medicine. Faculty from Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship teach the entrepreneurship courses.

• Non-thesis program (36.0 semester credits needed to graduate)
• Required and elective courses in each discipline
• Flexible optional internship (experiential learning)
• Customizable plan of study

Format

• Online (select courses in both disciplines are offered face to face on campus)
• New students admitted each fall and spring semesters
• Classes taught throughout the year (fall, spring and summer)
• Accelerated: one-year MS (full-time) or 1.5 years (part-time)

Full-Time and Part-Time Options

Students may meet the degree requirements on either a full-time (at least 9.0 credits per semester) or part-time basis. Full-time students generally complete the program in one year. Part-time students must complete the program within four years. Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits of College of Medicine courses to qualify for financial aid. For information regarding financial aid, please visit Drexel Central. 

Additional Information

For questions about the curriculum and program goals, please email Program Director Sujata Bhatia, MD, PhD, at skb322@drexel.edu.

For questions about how to apply to the program, please contact an enrollment counselor at duonline@drexel.edu or visit the Drexel University Online MS in Biomedicine and Entrepreneurship web page.

Admission Requirements

New students are admitted every fall and spring semester.

Post-college applicants must have completed a four-year degree program. An undergraduate degree in science is preferred but not required. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

Applicants must also submit the following requirements for consideration:

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• Official test scores from graduate and professional admission exams, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), are optional but highly desirable.
• References from at least three instructors or professionals.

Three letters of recommendation are required. If you received your degree within the last five years, it is strongly recommended that at least one letter of recommendation be provided by someone familiar with your academic qualifications and potential (e.g., your undergraduate advisor, a course instructor or your research mentor). If you are requesting a letter from someone at your place of employment, the recommendation should be provided by a supervisor (or another more senior manager) with direct knowledge of your work and should address your scientific aptitude as well as your work ethic.

International applicants (non-United States citizens) must meet the same requirements for admission as students from the United States. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language by submitting an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). IELTS scores may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL scores. An evaluation by World Education Services (WES) is required for transcripts from institutions outside the United States. 

• TOEFL score needs to be at least 90 with at least a 27 in both the reading and writing sections.
• IELTS score needs to be above 7

Certain visa types do not permit individuals to enroll in online or hybrid programs. Foreign applicants should check with their visa sponsors for eligibility. Drexel University cannot sponsor F-1 or J-1 visas for individuals interested in online, hybrid, or part-time programs.

Online applications are accepted year-round for consideration for either fall or spring admission. Students may defer admission by one year. All admission decisions are made at the College of Medicine.

Additional Information

For questions about the curriculum and program goals, please contact Program Director Dr. Sujata Bhatia at skb322@drexel.edu.

For questions about how to apply to the program, please contact an enrollment counselor at duonline@drexel.edu.

For information regarding financial aid, please visit Drexel Central. 

Degree Requirements

Science courses are offered by Drexel University College of Medicine and are taught in semester terms (fall, spring and summer). Entrepreneurship courses are taught in quarter terms (fall and winter only).  

Three (3.0) credit quarter courses confer the equivalent of 2.0 semester credits. The program required the completion of 36.0 semester credits for graduation. Semesters and quarters overlap sufficiently to allow full-time students to meet the degree requirements for this program in two years.  

There are several ways to customize the internship or experiential learning component (2.0-6.0 semester credits) so that it satisfies both the degree requirements and, especially, the student’s own personal needs and career aspirations. The duration of the internship may vary. Shorter rotations may require that the student enrolls in elective courses to meet the semester credit requirements for the degree.

*

Substitutions: MIIM 515S and MIIM 516S OR MIIM 530S OR MIIM 531S

**

Credits shown for Drexel University College of Medicine courses are semester credits. Credits shown for the Close School of Entrepreneurship are quarter credits but have been converted to semester credits. (3.0 quarter credits = 2.0 semester credits). Fall quarter courses may be taken in the Fall semester, and Winter quarter courses may be taken in the Spring semester, as semesters and quarters overlap. This program requires a minimum of 36.0 semester credits to meet the degree requirements. If a minor is added to the curriculum, the required number of credits to complete the program is 42.0 semester credits.

To qualify for financial aid, each semester students must enroll in ≥4.5 semester credits per term.

Quarter courses will be listed on the transcript as RCIP versions.

Additional Information

For more information, please email Program Director Dr. Sujata Bhatia at skb322@drexel.edu.

Sample Plans of Study

These are samples of customizable plans of study. Variations may occur depending on course availability and each student's interest. Science courses are offered on a semester basis; entrepreneurship courses are offered on a quarter basis. Semesters and quarters overlap. Credits shown for Entrepreneurship courses are quarter credits but have been converted to semester credits. (3.0 quarter credits = 2.0 semester credits). This program requires a minimum of 36.0 semester credits to meet the degree requirements. If a minor is added to the curriculum, the required number of credits to complete the program is 42.0 semester credits.

Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits to qualify for financial aid.

Full-Time, Fall Start

Full-Time, Spring Start

Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits to qualify for financial aid.

Full-time Summer Start

Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits to qualify for financial aid.

Part-Time, Fall Start

Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits to qualify for financial aid.

Part-Time, Spring Start

Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits to qualify for financial aid.

Part-Time, Summer Start

Students must enroll in at least 4.5 semester credits to qualify for financial aid.

Additional Information

To learn more about part-time options, please contact Program Director Dr. Sujata Bhatia at skb322@drexel.edu.

Program Goals

Upon completion of the degree requirements for this MS program, students will have achieved the following program-level goals:

• Develop essential knowledge and skills for managing commercialization of biomedical innovation within the context of new ventures and established enterprises
• Develop analytical, research and critical thinking skills around science and biomedical innovation and new product development
• Develop an advanced understanding of professional ethics
• Develop advanced communication and leadership skills
• Develop practical knowledge and skills used in real-life scenarios
• Develop other "work readiness" soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, knowledge of career opportunities and networking

Core Intellectual and Practical Skills:

• Communication
• Creative and critical thinking
• Ethical reasoning
• Information literacy
• Self-directed learning

Experiential and Applied Learning: 

• Global competence
• Leadership
• Professional practice
• Research, scholarship, and creative expression
• Responsible citizenship

Additional Information

For questions about the curriculum and program goals, please email Program Director Dr. Sujata Bhatia at skb322@drexel.edu.

Program Level Outcomes