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MS in Biomedicine and Law
Classes Begin: January 5, 20262 years
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No GRE or thesis required
The Master of Science in Biomedicine and Law program is uniquely designed to provide engaging, comprehensive education and training in the legal aspects of new biomedical product development, entrepreneurship and regulatory compliance, as well as in technical and practical aspects of science and research. Students will gain strong market and industry research skills, positioning them for scientifically-oriented management jobs in the public or private sector, such as within biotechnology commercialization offices, patent agencies, and other related organizations. This program caters to individuals pursuing careers focused in technology development. Graduates of this program will also gain a competitive edge for law school applications.
During the program, you will develop:
- A broad core knowledge in biological sciences and legal aspects of biomedical innovation
- More in-depth analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
- An advanced understanding of professional ethics
- Graduate-level communication and leadership skills
- Other "work readiness" soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, knowledge of career opportunities, and networking
Program Features
- Non-Thesis, Fully Online
- 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 from Drexel's nationally-ranked Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- 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 curriculum of the MS in Biomedicine and Law (BMLA) program consists of required science and law courses. However, our program's "flex-credit" option allows you to customize your plan of study depending on your individual academic and professional aspirations. "Flex-credit" can be used to select from a list of advanced elective courses. Select courses are offered online.
Full Time or Part Time Options
You may enroll full-time to complete this program in 2 years (minimum 9.0 credits/semester). If you're interested in a more accelerated pace please contact the program director/advisor.
You may also choose to work at your own pace as a part-time student. Part time students must complete the program within 4 years. A minimum of 4.5 credits/semester are required to qualify for financial aid.
| Science Requirements | ||
| MIIM 503S | Biomedical Ethics | 2.0 |
| or IDPT 500S | Responsible Conduct of Research | |
| or LAW 783S | Bioethics | |
| MIIM 518S | Foundations of Applied Biomedicine | 3.0 |
| MIIM 519S | Commercialization of Biomedical Technology | 3.0 |
| MIIM 631S | Biomedical Innovation Development and Management | 5.0 |
| Law Requirements | 5.0 | |
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LSTU 550
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Introduction to the Legal System | |
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LSTU 602
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Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations | |
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or LSTU 600
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Health Care Rules and Regulations | |
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or LSTU 601
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Health Care Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management | |
| Electives | ||
| Students must complete at least one program-specific Science elective and at least two Law electives, as well as additional electives. The overall number of electives depends on other courses selected. | 18.0 | |
| Science, Program-Specific | ||
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MIIM 517S
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Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences | |
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or IDPT 501S
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Biostatistics I | |
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MIIM 550S
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Biomedicine Seminar | |
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MIIM 605S
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Experiential Learning | |
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MIIM 645S
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Biomedical Career Explorations | |
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MIIM T680S
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Special Topics in Microbiology & Immunology | |
| Science, Clinical Research | ||
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CR 501S
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Emerging Trends in Medical Device Regulation | |
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CR 511S
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The History of Misconduct in Biomedical Research | |
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CR 514S
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World Wide Regulatory Submissions | |
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CR 515S
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Intro to Clinical Trials | |
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CR 525S
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Scientific Writing and Medical Literature | |
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CR 535S
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Current Federal Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research | |
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CR 545S
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Pharmaceutical Law | |
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CR 555S
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Compliance & Monitoring Issues | |
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CR 600S
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Designing the Clinical Trial | |
| Science, Basic Science & Research | ||
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MIIM 530S
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Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine I | |
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or MIIM 515S
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Concepts in Biomedicine I | |
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MIIM 531S
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Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine II | |
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or MIIM 516S
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Concepts in Biomedicine II | |
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MIIM 524S
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Vaccines and Vaccine Development | |
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MIIM 525S
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Principles of Biocontainment | |
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MIIM 533S
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Molecular Medicine Journal Club II | |
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MIIM 534S
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Molecular Medicine Journal Club I | |
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MIIM 521S
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Biotechniques I: Molecular and Genomic Methods | |
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MIIM 522S
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Biotechniques II: Immunological Methods | |
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MIIM 527S
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Immunology, Immunopathology and Infectious Diseases | |
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MIIM 540S
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Viruses and Viral Infections | |
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MIIM 541S
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Bacteria and Bacterial Infections | |
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MIIM 542S
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Mycology and Fungal Infections | |
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MIIM 543S
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Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases | |
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MIIM 545S
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Introduction to Infectious Diseases | |
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MIIM 606S
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Microbiology and Immunology Seminar | |
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MIIM 613S
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Emerging Infectious Diseases | |
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MIIM 653S
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Clinical Correlations in Infectious Disease | |
| Law | ||
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LAW 610S
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Reproductive Rights & Justice | |
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LAW 674S
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Health Care Fraud and Abuse | |
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LAW 780S
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Health Care Quality Regulation | |
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LAW 781S
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Health Care Business Regulation | |
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LAW 782S
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Health Policy Colloquium | |
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LAW 784S
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Health Care Finance | |
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LAW 785S
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Legal Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Research and Development | |
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LAW 787S
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Legal Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales and Marketing Practices | |
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LAW 788S
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Law of Medical Malpractice | |
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LAW 792S
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Food and Drug Law | |
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LAW 872S
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Health Law Legal Research | |
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LSTU 551
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Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | |
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LSTU 552
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Ethics and Professional Standards | |
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LSTU 553
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Legal Research and Analysis | |
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LSTU 554
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Risk Assessment and Management | |
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LSTU 600
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Health Care Rules and Regulations | |
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LSTU 601
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Health Care Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management | |
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LSTU 602
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Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations | |
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LSTU 603
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Legal Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Research and Development | |
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LSTU 604
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Legal Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales and Marketing Practices | |
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LSTU 620
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Legal Issues in Employee Hiring and Termination | |
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LSTU 649
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Foundations of Financial Regulation | |
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LSTU 660
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Information Privacy Law | |
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LSTU 661
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The Law and Strategies Surrounding Cybersecurity | |
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LSTU 662
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European Union Data Privacy and Protection | |
| Total Credits | 36.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A four-year bachelor's degree
- 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
- 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 Alumni, Military 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
2025-2026 Academic Year
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
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