Overview

The Biochemical Engineering program at Villanova University provides real-world knowledge for practical application covering hot-button topics including biopharmaceutical design and biomaterials and drug delivery. This degree exposes students to upstream and downstream bioprocess fundamentals and provides the tools to design and optimize pharmaceutical facilities, processes and products, using state-of-the-art analysis and technology.

Flexible Options

Classes are conveniently held in the evenings to allow you to successfully balance work and family while earning your degree. You can participate in class on campus, in real-time (synchronously) via our E-Learning program, or on your own schedule through recorded materials and lectures. Our graduate programs are unique in that you can combine online and on campus options, attending class or participating remotely depending upon your availability and preference. You can also complete your biochemical engineering graduate degree entirely online. Learn more about the opportunities of E-Learning.

Successful Outcomes

Villanova’s Biochemical Engineering graduate program alumni work for some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the nation, including:

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Eli Lilly and Company

GlaxoSmithKline

Johnson & Johnson

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Merck

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Pharmaceutical Business
Biopharm Facility Design
Survey of Biomass Conversion
Biomaterials & Drug Delivery
Gene & Cell Therapy
Protein Engineering
Systems Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Biotechnology View 335 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. schools are acceptable for application review and may be uploaded in the online application.
Two (2) Applicant Rating Forms completed by your recommender
Statement of Purpose
Resume

The College of Engineering does not require the submission of GRE scores, but we will consider your GRE scores as part of the application review if submitted.
Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47850 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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