Biotechnology

Overview

Developed with extensive input from an advisory group comprised of CEOs and senior leaders of biotechnology firms, HU’s Biotechnology master’s degree program integrates medical science, research, manufacturing, and biotechnology-based business skills with leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurship skills that are essential for career success in the biotechnology field.

We offer a master degree in Biotechnology at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The life science industry in Pennsylvania today has more than 2,300 businesses employing close to 80,000 people with a 459,720 total employment impact (5.8 national multiplier). All this growth has led to a significant economic impact close to $1 billion and created significant workforce opportunities in biotechnology for those employees with a master’s degree. 

Program goals: 

Students graduating from Harrisburg University Biotechnology Master’s program would have:

• Researched biotechnology concepts and developments to determine their relevance to applications to biotechnology.

• Evaluated research literature, emerging technologies, and commercial developments to design and/or develop innovative biotechnology applications and products.

• Worked as part of a project team to plan and manage the production of an innovative biotechnology application or product.

• Analyzed the global business environment of biotechnology industry including regulations and finance to make ethical decisions that meet the needs of the organization.

• Actively communicated and collaborated as part of the global community of biotechnology researchers and developers.