Biomedicine and Cell and Gene Therapy MS
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Minimum Required Credits: 36
Co-op Option(s): None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2031
About the Program
Drexel's MS in Biomedicine and Cell & Gene Therapy is unique, as students are able to take courses in the College of Medicine as well as the College of Engineering and the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science. Students are taught by both medical school professors and engineering professors; our program operates at the intersection of these two fields, and our graduates can talk to professionals in both fields. Another unique feature of our curriculum is that every MS student takes a capstone course on the commercialization of a novel biomedical technology and works with a team to develop a commercialization plan. Students also have the option of completing a virtual industry internship to build their resume and experience. Students of all undergraduate backgrounds are welcome, as we will provide foundational coursework.
Curriculum
This is an interdisciplinary online program offered by the College of Medicine. The science courses are taught by faculty from Drexel University College of Medicine. Faculty from College of Engineering and the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science teach the engineering courses.
- Non-thesis program (36.0 semester credits needed to graduate)
- Required and elective courses in each discipline
- Optional flexible internship elective (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, spring and summer semester
- Classes taught throughout the year (fall, spring and summer)
- One-year MS (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Additional Information
For questions about the curriculum and program goals, please contact Mary Genevieve Carty, DHSc, MS, MHEd, Co-Director of Biomedicine programs and Director of Education Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, at mgc24@drexel.edu.
For questions about how to apply to the program, please contact an enrollment counselor at duonline@drexel.edu.
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| Science Requirements | ||
| MIIM 503S | Biomedical Ethics | 2.0 |
| or IDPT 500S | Responsible Conduct of Research | |
| MIIM 518S | Foundations of Applied Biomedicine | 3.0 |
| MIIM 519S | Commercialization of Biomedical Technology | 3.0 |
| MIIM 631S | Biomedical Innovation Development and Management | 5.0 |
| Cell and Gene Engineering Requirements | ||
| MIIM 571S | Cell and Gene Therapy 1 | 3.0 |
| MIIM 572S | Cell and Gene Therapy 2 | 3.0 |
| MIIM 575S | Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) | 3.0 |
| MIIM 576S | Quality Assurance/ Quality Control | 3.0 |
| Electives | ||
| Students must complete at least one Program-Specific Science elective and at least two engineering electives, as well as additional electives. The overall number of electives depends on other courses selected. | 11.0 | |
| Science, Program-Specific (Select one) | ||
| Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences | ||
or IDPT 501S | Biostatistics I | |
| Biomedicine Seminar | ||
| Experiential Learning | ||
| Biomedical Career Explorations | ||
| Special Topics in Microbiology & Immunology | ||
| Science, Clinical Research | ||
| Emerging Trends in Medical Device Regulation | ||
| The History of Misconduct in Biomedical Research | ||
| World Wide Regulatory Submissions | ||
| Intro to Clinical Trials | ||
| Scientific Writing and Medical Literature | ||
| Current Federal Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research | ||
| Pharmaceutical Law | ||
| Compliance & Monitoring Issues | ||
| Designing the Clinical Trial | ||
| Science, Basic Science & Research | ||
| Biotechniques I: Molecular and Genomic Methods | ||
| Biotechniques II: Immunological Methods | ||
| Immunology, Immunopathology and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine I | ||
or MIIM 515S | Concepts in Biomedicine I | |
| Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine II | ||
or MIIM 516S | Concepts in Biomedicine II | |
| Molecular Medicine Journal Club II | ||
| Molecular Medicine Journal Club I | ||
| Viruses and Viral Infections | ||
| Bacteria and Bacterial Infections | ||
| Mycology and Fungal Infections | ||
| Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases | ||
| Introduction to Infectious Diseases | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology Seminar | ||
| Biomedical Innovation Development and Management | ||
| Clinical Correlations in Infectious Disease | ||
| Engineering (Select two) | ||
| Biomedical Engineering and Science Seminar I | ||
| Biomedical Engineering and Science Seminar II | ||
| Advanced Design and Analysis for Biomedical Studies | ||
| Interpretation of Data | ||
| Advanced Biomaterials | ||
| Immune Engineering | ||
| Tissue Engineering | ||
| Ethics and Business Practices for Engineers | ||
| Intrapreneurship for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Leadership | ||
| Engineering Statistics and Data Analysis | ||
| Systems Science and Systems Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Systems Engineering | ||
| Total Credits | 36.0 | |