Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing degree program provides the essential foundations of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in processes, facilities, validation and project management. The students gain a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical technologies and modern manufacturing facilities in the context of global regulatory requirements.
Program Objectives
The program prepares students for various careers in the pharmaceutical and related industries. It concentrates primarily on industry areas related to commercial manufacturing, such as GMP, manufacturing technologies, facilities design, validation, compliance, and quality.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will be able to:
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enable consistent production of high quality products through a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical materials, manufacturing processes and equipment.
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maintain compliance with the regulatory requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.
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analyze the design and operations of pharmaceutical facilities and establish ways to increase quality and to reduce costs and time to market.
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take leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry (5 to 10 years after graduation).
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Master of Science Degree Requirements
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (PME) master’s degree program is intended to integrate the study of pharmaceutical manufacturing concepts with more advanced engineering design and scientific methodologies to satisfy specialty needs within the industry. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is a 30-credit degree program that concentrates primarily on industry areas related to commercial manufacturing, such as GMP, manufacturing technologies, facilities design, validation, compliance, and quality. All students are required to take the five required core courses below:
Required Core Courses
PME 530 – Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
PME 535 – Good Manufacturing Practices in Pharmaceutical Facilities Design
PME 540 – Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing
PME 560 – Quality in Life Sciences Manufacturing
PME 602 – Statistical Methods in Life Science Industries
Elective Courses
Many electives are available to students for the remaining five courses. At least two of the electives must be PME technology courses from the following list:
PME 626 – Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products
PME 628 – Manufacturing and Packaging of Pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage Products
PME 629 – Manufacturing of Sterile Pharmaceuticals
PME 660 – Medical Device Manufacturing
Required Core Courses
| PME 530 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 3 |
| PME 535 | Good Manufacturing Practice in Pharmaceutical Facilities Design | 3 |
| PME 540 | Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing | 3 |
| PME 560 | Quality in Life Sciences Manufacturing | 3 |
| PME 602 | Statistical Methods in Life Sciences Industries | 3 |
Many electives are available to students for the remaining five courses. At least two electives must be 600-level PME technology courses (e.g. PME 626, 628, 629).
Primary Elective Courses (recommended)
| PME 541 | Validation of Computerized Systems | 3 |
| PME 542 | Global Regulation and Compliance in Life Science Industries | 0 |
| PME 626 | Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products | 3 |
| PME 628 | Manufacturing and Packaging of Pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage Products | 3 |
| PME 629 | Manufacturing of Sterile Pharmaceuticals | 3 |
Additional Elective Courses
| PME 531 | Process Safety Management | 3 |
| PME 555 | Lean Six Sigma | 3 |
| PME 580 | Medical Device Design and Technology | 3 |
| PME 600 | Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis | 3 |
| PME 609/MGT 609 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| PME 647 | Environmental Systems (HVAC) in Healthcare Manufacturing | 3 |
| PME 660 | Medical Devices Manufacturing | 3 |
| PME 800 | Special Problems in Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Engineering | 1-6 |
| PME 900 | Thesis in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Engineering | 3 |