Advanced Biotherapeutics: Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs (MS)
Thomas Jefferson University, in collaboration with Temple University School of Pharmacy, proudly announces the launch of the new Master of Science (MS) in Advanced Biotherapeutics: Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs (ABMRA) degree program in the Fall 2022 semester.
While global pharmaceutical companies continue to discover new small-molecule therapeutic agents, an important paradigm shift to large-molecule biopharmaceutical products, as well as individualized medicines (advanced biotherapeutics) has been made possible due to new advances in the biotechnology and bioprocessing communities.
Originally focused on protein replacement and monoclonal antibody-based therapies, the profoundly rapid development and production of new therapeutics like cell and gene therapies (CGT) and COVID-19 vaccines based on messenger-RNA technology has further expanded the market and the need for a skilled and trained workforce. This expansion affects every aspect of drug development, including manufacturing techniques, analytical methods and regulatory processes.
The MS in Advanced Biotherapeutics: Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs program has been established to address the shortage of individuals trained in regulatory affairs and the manufacturing process of biotherapeutic agents. As this is a highly specialized industry, starting salaries are approximately $90,000.
The MS in ABMRA program leverages the strengths of two regional institutions to provide an academic nexus for workforce development in the growing field of manufacturing and development of biologics and biosimilars:
Thomas Jefferson University will offer didactic and laboratory-based courses in which students earn valuable hands-on experience and theoretic knowledge regarding the development, manufacture and analytical processes associated with the production of biopharmaceutical therapeutics. The courses will be offered at the state-of-the-art Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB) located in the Spring House Innovation Park in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania.
Temple University’s Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance (RAQA) graduate program will provide courses in regulatory science practices, strategies and quality assurance expectations, providing students with a solid foundation in the practical application of RAQA, which is critical to the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products.
There is currently a shortage of trained professionals in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The ground-breaking ABMRA degree will serve as a major vehicle for professional workforce development both locally and nationally.
Campus Information
East Falls Campus
Jefferson's East Falls Campus offers free parking and easy access via public transportation. The campus is serviced by the route 32 SEPTA bus and is close to the Queen Lane train station. The Campus features campus-wide free wireless internet. You will have access to a library, computer labs, study spaces, several dining locations, tutoring services, and a recreation center.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.
The Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Our faculty are our most important asset. It is through our faculty that we achieve our mission to transform education, clinical care and research to best serve our patients and students.
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PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:
TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
78540 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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