Biotechnology and Management with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, MS

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The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management degree with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate requires the successful completion of 39 credit hours, including a capstone project.

The Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science (QA/RS) post-baccalaureate certificate program is an online program designed for scientists and other professionals in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and quality related industries who are seeking advanced training and knowledge in the areas of quality assurance, risk assessment, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

These programs are available to be completed fully online asynchronous and/or synchronous.

MSB Required Courses (24 Credits)

Refer to course descriptions for prerequisites.

MSB 510 - Protein Biochemistry Credits: (3)
MSB 520 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (3)
MSB 530 - Bioinformatics Credits: (3)
MSB 615 - Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis in Biotechnology Credits: (3)
MSB 620 - Biotechnology and FDA Regulations Credits: (3)
MSB 630 - Ethics in Biotechnology Research Credits: (3)
MSB 645 - Drug Discovery - Molecular Targets & Product Development Credits: (3)
MSB 690 - Capstone Research Credits: (2)
MSB 691 - Capstone Presentation Credits: (1)

MSB Electives (6 Credits)

MSQ 500 and MSQ 510 in the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (below) fulfill this requirement.

QARS Rquirements (5 Courses, 15 Credits)

Required Courses (4 Courses, 12 Credits)

MSQ 500 - Quality Systems and Regulation Credits: (3)
MSB 501 - Biostatistics Credits: (3)
MSQ 510 - International Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 520 - Quality Management Credits: (3)

Elective Courses (1 Course, 3 Credits)

Choose one of the following two options:
MSQ 570 - Regulatory Compliance for Biologics and Drugs Credits: (3)
MSQ 571 - Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices and Combination Products Credits: (3)

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