Overview

The Biological Sciences degree at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) requires 30 total credit hours, combining advanced scientific instruction with business management, regulatory compliance, and commercialization principles. Students can pursue specialized tracks in Biotechnology Management or Biochemical Regulatory Engineering to align with specific career directions.

Key Facts

Industry-focused research and practical coursework across the program cover key specialization areas, including biopharmaceutical development and regulatory approval processes; cell and gene therapy modalities; clinical trial design and monitoring; quality control, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); experimental design and bioscience analytics; and legal, ethical, and intellectual property issues in biotechnology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development and Regulation of Biopharmaceuticals

Cell and Gene Therapy

Experimental Design in Biotechnology

Quality Control & Quality Assurance for Biotechnology Products

Management, Leadership and Communication

Legal & Ethical Issues in the Science Professions

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

Completed Graduate School application
A bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university
Statement of academic goals and research interests
Three letters of recommendation
Resume
Official transcripts from all college-level institutions attended
Official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test
Official report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from applicants whose native language is not English. A minimum score of 80 on the iBT is required for admission.

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Tuition Fees

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29010 USD / year

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