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

Director: Michael Turner, PhD.
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: 301-447-5446
Email: turner@msmary.edu
Web: https://msmary.edu/academics/graduate-school/master-science-biotechnology-management.html

The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management degree requires the successful completion of 36 credits, including a capstone project.
The Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate requires 15 credits.
The two credentials taken separately require a total of 51 credits. However, following the pathway below, students can complete both credentials with as few as 42 earned credits.

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 (27 Credits)

Refer to course descriptions for prerequisites.

MSB 510 - Protein Biochemistry Credits: (3)
MSB 515 - Immunity and Biotechnology Develop. Credits: (3)
MSB 520 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (3)
MSB 530 - Bioinformatics Credits: (3)
MSB 615 - Statistical Analysis & Expe. Design Credits: (3)
MSB 620 - Biotechnology and FDA Regulations Credits: (3)
MSB 630 - Ethics in Biotechnology Research Credits: (3)
MSB 645 - Drug Discovery and Development Credits: (3)
MSB 690 - Capstone Research Credits: (2)
MSB 691 - Capstone Presentation Credits: (1)

MSB Electives (9 Credits)

Choose 3 of the following:
MSQ 500 - Quality Systems and Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 501 - Biostatistics Credits: (3)
MSQ 510 - International Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 520 - Quality Management Credits: (3)
Note: MSQ 500, MSQ 501 and MSQ 510 or MSQ 520 in the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (below) fulfill 9 credits of MSB elective requirements.

QARS Requirements (5 Courses, 15 Credits)

Required Courses (4 Courses, 12 Credits)

MSQ 500 - Quality Systems and Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 510 - International Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 520 - Quality Management Credits: (3)
Choose One:
MSQ 501 - Biostatistics Credits: (3) OR
MSB 615 - Statistical Analysis & Expe. Design Credits: (3)

Elective Courses (1 Course, 3 Credits)

Choose one of the following two options:
MSQ 570 - Reg. Compliance for Biologics/Drugs Credits: (3)
MSQ 571 - Reg Compliance for Medical Devices Credits: (3)

Program Information

MSB Program Information