NC State offers nation’s first professional master’s program in biomanufacturing

North Carolina State University is offering the first industry-scale professional science master’s degree in biopharmaceutical biomanufacturing in the country.

The new master’s of biomanufacturing (BIOM) program allows students to study upstream or downstream biomanufacturing processes while also taking MBA coursework. This business coursework can later count toward a master’s in business administration (MBA).

The first class of students entered the program in Fall 2010.

During the program, students take courses in global regulatory affairs, protein characterization techniques and biomanufacturing research, as well as professional development coursework. After students complete the BIOM program, they can enroll in NC State’s bioscience management MBA program and complete that degree in one calendar year.

The BIOM program is offered through the Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) on NC State’s Centennial Campus. BTEC is the only facility of its kind in the US and provides educational and training opportunities to train undergraduate and graduate students as well as skilled professionals for the biomanufacturing industry.