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Online Pharmaceutical Design and Manufacturing Certification
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing
The hybrid Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing addresses many topics that are relevant to the design and manufacture of pharmaceutical products and medical devices while maintaining regulatory compliance.
This certificate prepares professionals to apply engineering principles to design appropriate manufacturing processes, evaluate material use, energy consumption, waste generation, and economics, and gain knowledge of the regulatory requirements specific to pharmaceutical and medical devices and the process for obtaining approvals.
Upon completion, you may use the certificate to fulfill electives for master’s or doctorate degrees in engineering disciplines.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Core Courses | ||
| CHE 571 | Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing I | 3.0 |
| CHE 572 | Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing II | 3.0 |
| Foundation Courses (Choose Two) | 6.0 | |
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CHE 560
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Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems | |
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CHE 562
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Bioreactor Engineering | |
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CHE 564
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Unit Operations in Bioprocess Systems | |
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PROJ 501
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Introduction to Project Management | |
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or EGMT 620
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or Engineering Project Management | |
| Elective Courses (Choose Two, including any Foundation Course not taken) | 6.0 | |
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BMES 501
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Medical Sciences I | |
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BMES 509
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Entrepreneurship for Biomedical Engineering and Science | |
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BMES 510
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Biomedical Statistics | |
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BMES 538
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Biomedical Ethics and Law | |
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BMES 588
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Medical Device Development | |
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BMES 604
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Pharmacogenomics | |
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BMES 660
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Biomaterials I | |
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BMES 661
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Biomaterials II | |
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BMES 821
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Medical Instrumentation I | |
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BMES 822
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Medical Instrumentation II | |
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BIO 500
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Biochemistry I | |
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BIO 615
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Proteins | |
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BIO 640
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Biometry | |
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BIO 641
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Data Analysis in Biosciences | |
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EGMT 531
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Engineering Economic Evaluation & Analysis | |
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EGMT 571
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Engineering Statistics | |
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EGMT 610
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Ethics & Business Practices for Engineers | |
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EGMT 614
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Marketing: Identifying Customer Needs | |
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EGMT 615
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New Product Conceptualization, Justification, and Implementation | |
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EGMT 616
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Value Creation through New Product Development | |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A four-year bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences from an ABET accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution
- Bachelor's degrees in math or the physical sciences may also be considered
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If any other graduate work has been completed, the average GPA must be at least 3.0.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience preferred
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
- Personal Essay
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2022-2023 is $1342 per credit.
- This program is not 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
2022-2023 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2022
September 19, 2022
December 3, 2022
December 5, 2022
December 10, 2022
Winter 2023
January 9, 2023
March 18, 2023
March 20, 2023
March 25, 2023
Spring 2023
April 3, 2023
June 10, 2023
June 12, 2023
June 17, 2023
Summer 2023
June 26, 2023
September 2, 2023
September 4, 2023
September 9, 2023
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