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:

  • enable consistent production of high quality products through a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical materials, manufacturing processes and equipment.

  • maintain compliance with the regulatory requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • analyze the design and operations of pharmaceutical facilities and establish ways to increase quality and to reduce costs and time to market.

  • 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 530Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

3

PME 535Good Manufacturing Practice in Pharmaceutical Facilities Design

3

PME 540Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3

PME 560Quality in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3

PME 602Statistical 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 541Validation of Computerized Systems

3

PME 542Global Regulation and Compliance in Life Science Industries

0

PME 626Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products

3

PME 628Manufacturing and Packaging of Pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage Products

3

PME 629Manufacturing of Sterile Pharmaceuticals

3

Additional Elective Courses

PME 531Process Safety Management

3

PME 555Lean Six Sigma

3

PME 580Medical Device Design and Technology

3

PME 600Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis

3

PME 609/MGT 609Project Management Fundamentals

3

PME 647Environmental Systems (HVAC) in Healthcare Manufacturing

3

PME 660Medical Devices Manufacturing

3

PME 800Special Problems in Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Engineering

1-6

PME 900Thesis in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Engineering

3