Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS)
Elevate your career with Purdue University's online Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation & Regulatory Science (BIRS). Explore advanced topics like drug development, regulatory compliance, and quality management while collaborating with industry and academic experts.
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Overview
Discover if the Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science is right for you.
Elevate your career with Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation & Regulatory Science (BIRS). Explore advanced topics like drug development, regulatory compliance, and quality management while collaborating with industry and academic experts.
Develop leadership through impactful research projects and enjoy top-tier education with industry collaboration and renowned speakers.
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Program Specifics
Learn more about the Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science program
Purdue’s BIRS program offers top-ranked Ag Bio education, state-of-the-art research facilities, industry partnerships, expert speakers, and a diverse peer network, providing comprehensive biotech innovation and regulatory science education.
- Directed Projects
- Documents and Dialogues of Drug Development and Registration
- Drug Development
- Good Regulatory Practices
- Biotechnology Innovation
- Leadership in Biotechnology
- Medical Devices and Diagnostics
- Project Management in BIRS
- Quality Management Audits, & Inspections
- Molecular Basis of Manufacturing
- Foundations of Research in BIRS
Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Biostatisticians
- Engineering Managers
- Research Associates
- Project Engineers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
Top Industries
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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