The master of science in pharmaceutical manufacturing program is a 30 credit degree program designed for recent engineering, science, or pharmacy graduates seeking entry credentials into the manufacturing industries driven by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and personal care product manufacturers. It also attracts engineers, scientists, and other specialists who are already working in GMP-regulated manufacturing industries and who are interested in becoming transformational leaders in their organizations. The program concentrates primarily on areas related to commercial manufacturing, including GMP, manufacturing technologies, facilities design, validation, compliance, and quality assurance.
Graduates gain the skills necessary for solving challenging problems, using emerging pharmaceutical technologies effectively to reach business goals and leading innovation across organizations. The courses are taught by a mix of full-time and part-time faculty with distinguished professional records in the pharmaceutical industry. The online program offers a unique blend of small class sizes, intense collaboration and professional networking opportunities. Graduates will develop and practice communication, interpersonal and team collaboration skills, which will enable them to function effectively in regulated manufacturing environments. Major pharmaceutical companies rely on the Stevens curriculum to empower their engineers and scientists to raise productivity, improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain compliance and improve quality.
Curriculum - Mandatory Foundational Courses
Curriculum - Mandatory Foundational Courses for Master's in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
| Course # | Course Name | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|
| PME 530 |
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| PME 535 |
Good Manufacturing Practices in Pharma Facilities Design |
Yes |
TBD |
Yes |
| PME 540 |
Validation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
TBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| PME 560 |
Quality in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
Yes |
TBD |
TBD |
| PME 602 |
Statistical Methods in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
TBD |
Yes |
TBD |
Primary Elective Courses
Primary Elective Courses for Master's in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
| Course # | Course Name | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|
| PME 541 |
Validation of Computerized Systems |
TBD |
Yes |
TBD |
| PME 542 |
Global Regulation & Compliance in the Pharma Industry |
TBD |
TBD |
Yes |
| PME 626 |
Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products |
TBD |
TBD |
Yes |
| PME 628 |
Manufacturing & Packaging of Pharma Oral Solid Dosage Products |
Yes |
No |
No |
| PME 629 |
Manufacturing of Sterile Pharmaceuticals |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Admission Requirements
- 4-year undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or pharmacy
- Official college transcripts
- Competitive GRE scores
- Competitive TOEFL / IELTS scores (for international students whose native language is not English)
- Two letters of recommendation
Program Director: Elaine Pratt
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