Graduate Studies in Biochemical Engineering
Villanova’s Master’s in Biochemical Engineering is ideal for working professionals in the pharmaceutical industry or those aspiring to careers in this burgeoning field. The Philadelphia area is home to more than two-dozen related companies and our graduates are working for leaders like Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen and Merck, to name a few.
Topics and courses in Villanova’s Biochemical Engineering program include:
- Systems Biology
Process Modeling and Analysis
Biomaterials and Drug Delivery
Biopharm Facility Design
Protein Engineering
Global Pharmaceutical Business
For those interested in gene and cell therapy, Villanova’s Center for Cellular Engineering—NovaCell—provides access to the latest developments in the field, including optimization of microbioreactors for CAR-T applications.
Biochemical Engineering can be pursued part time or full time through the traditional master’s degree program as well as a graduate certificate. A PhD program with a concentration in Biochemical Engineering is also available.
Flexible Options
Classes are conveniently held in the evenings to allow you to successfully balance work and family while earning your degree. You can participate in class on campus, in real-time (synchronously) via our E-Learning program, or on your own schedule through recorded materials and lectures. Our graduate programs are unique in that you can combine online and on campus options, attending class or participating remotely depending upon your availability and preference. You can also complete your biochemical engineering graduate degree entirely online.
