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MS in Biomedicine and Business

Classes Begin: January 5, 2026

2 years

Average Duration

Fully Online

Format

36

Semester Credits $1830 per credit
No GRE or thesis required

The MS in Biomedicine and Business program provides comprehensive training in fundamental aspects of scientific discovery, technology commercialization and business. The program prepares you for leadership in scientifically-oriented management positions in the public or private sector – positioning students to work in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nonprofit, government, and academia. Industry and market research serve as a focal point of this program, educating students about emerging technologies in development.

During the program, you will:

  • Develop core knowledge in biological sciences, technology development and commercialization
  • Gain understanding of finance, economics, management and organization leadership
  • Apply business expertise to evaluate the process of delivering biomedical products to market
  • Develop skills to identify and evaluate professional ethical dilemmas and appropriate solutions
  • Strengthen communication, leadership, and soft-skills (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, knowledge of career opportunities, networking)

Program Features

  • Interdisciplinary: Taught by expert faculty from Drexel University College of Medicine's Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease and LeBow College of Business, home of Drexel's nationally-ranked MBA program.
  • Non-Thesis, Fully Online
  • Experiential Learning: Tailor the hands-on experience of the curriculum through on-campus or off-campus internships at locations near you.
  • Flexible Plans of Study: Can be taken full or part-time. If you have a record of work-related experience, you may instead enroll in additional elective courses. Full-time students may complete the program in as little as 1.5 years while part-time students may complete the program in less than 3 years.


Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.

Curriculum

*The business courses below are shown in quarter credits. Three (3.0) credit quarter courses confer the equivalent of 2.0 semester credits. The program requires the completion of 36.0 semester credits for graduation. Semesters and quarters overlap sufficiently to allow full-time students to meet the degree requirements for this program in two years.

Science Requirements 13.0
MIIM 503S
Biomedical Ethics
or IDPT 500S
Responsible Conduct of Research
MIIM 518S
Foundations of Applied Biomedicine *
MIIM 519S
Commercialization of Biomedical Technology **
MIIM 631S
Biomedical Innovation Development and Management
Business  4.0
BUSN 501
Measuring and Maximizing Financial Performance
ECON 601
Managerial Economics
Elective Courses
Students must complete at least one Program-Specific Science elective and at least two business electives, as well as additional electives. The overall number of electives depends on other courses selected. 19.0
Science, Program-Specific
MIIM 517S
Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences
or IDPT 501S
Biostatistics I
MIIM 550S
Biomedicine Seminar
MIIM 605S
Experiential Learning
MIIM 645S
Biomedical Career Explorations
MIIM T680S
Special Topics in Microbiology & Immunology
Science, Clinical Research
CR 501S
Emerging Trends in Medical Device Regulation
CR 511S
The History of Misconduct in Biomedical Research
CR 513S
Business Processes and Contemporary Concerns in Pharmaceutical R & D
CR 514S
World Wide Regulatory Submissions
CR 515S
Intro to Clinical Trials
CR 525S
Scientific Writing and Medical Literature
CR 535S
Current Federal Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research
CR 545S
Pharmaceutical Law
CR 555S
Compliance & Monitoring Issues
CR 600S
Designing the Clinical Trial
Science, Basic Science & Research
MIIM 521S
Biotechniques I: Molecular and Genomic Methods
MIIM 522S
Biotechniques II: Immunological Methods
MIIM 527S
Immunology, Immunopathology and Infectious Diseases
MIIM 530S
Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine I
or MIIM 515S
Concepts in Biomedicine I
MIIM 531S
Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine II
or MIIM 516S
Concepts in Biomedicine II
MIIM 533S
Molecular Medicine Journal Club II
MIIM 534S
Molecular Medicine Journal Club I
MIIM 540S
Viruses and Viral Infections
MIIM 541S
Bacteria and Bacterial Infections
MIIM 542S
Mycology and Fungal Infections
MIIM 543S
Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases
MIIM 545S
Introduction to Infectious Diseases
MIIM 606S
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
MIIM 613S
Emerging Infectious Diseases
MIIM 653S
Clinical Correlations in Infectious Disease
Business
ACCT 601
Managerial Accounting
BLAW 646
Legal Issues in New Ventures
BUSN T680
Special Topics in General Business
ECON 650
Business & Economic Strategy: Game Theory & Applications
FIN 601
Corporate Financial Management
MIS 632
Database Analysis and Design for Business
MGMT 510
Business Problem Solving
MGMT 601
Managing the Total Enterprise
MGMT 652
New Venture Planning
MGMT 670
Business Ethics
MGMT 715
Business Consulting
MKTG 601
Marketing Strategy & Planning
MKTG 638
New Product Planning, Strategy, and Development
MKTG 654
Corporate Brand & Reputation Management
ORGB 511
Leading in Dynamic Environments: A Personal, Relational, and Strategic Approach
ORGB 625
Leadership and Professional Development
ORGB 640
Negotiations for Leaders
POM 601
Operations and Supply Chain Management
STAT 601
Business Statistics
STAT 632
Datamining for Managers
Entrepreneurship 
ENTP 515
Pitch It!
ENTP 601
Social and Sustainable Innovation
ENTP 611
Learning from Failure
ENTP 621
Innovation & Ideation
ENTP 641
Innovation in Established Companies
ENTP 671
Life After Launch
ENTP 681
The Startup Way: How to Drive Innovation in Entrepreneurial Companies
Total Credits 36.0

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Admissions Criteria

  • A four-year degree in a related field
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
    • Lower GPAs will be considered if other strengths are apparent in your application

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

  • A completed application 
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
  • Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
    • If you have attended school within the last 3 years, one of your letters must be from a former professor
  • Personal statement (approximately 500 words) that addresses your:
    • Reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel,
    • Short and long-term career plans, and
    • Vision of how your background, experience, interests, and/or values, when combined with a Drexel degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Additional requirements for International Students

Additional Recommended Documents

  • Standardized test scores are not required, but highly recommended in order to make your application more competitive
    • Score reports accepted: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT
    • Drexel's school code is 2194

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1830 per credit.

For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

  • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
  • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
    • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
    • These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
    • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
    • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
    • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
    • When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

This program includes both Semester and Quarter classes.

2025-2026 Academic Year

Semester Courses

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Fall 2025

August 18, 2025

December 12, 2025

Spring 2026

January 5, 2026

May 1, 2026

Summer 2026

May 11, 2026

August 7, 2026

 

Quarter Courses

2025-2026 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2025

September 22, 2025

December 6, 2025

December 8, 2025

December 13, 2025

Winter 2026

January 5, 2026

March 14, 2026

March 16, 2026

March 21, 2026

Spring 2026

March 30, 2026

June 6, 2026

June 8, 2026

June 13, 2026

Summer 2026

June 22, 2026

August 29, 2026

August 31, 2026

September 5, 2026

 

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