Ever wondered how scientific discoveries turn into real-world medicines and treatments? That's the power of biotechnology! This field combines biology with the engineering of living cells to create value-added products, such as medicines, vaccines, and gene therapy. The process of manufacturing these value-added products is called Biotechnology. The program equips students with the knowledge and hands-on skills in biomanufacturing's scientific, regulatory and practical facets.
The Master of Biotechnology at ACPHS is offered by the Department of Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences in collaboration with CBET (Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training). The program offers two tracks: a full-time track for full-time students and a part-time track for working professionals. In addition, the flexibility of the program enables you to pursue dual degree programs (e.g., Doctor of Pharmacy).
The program is a one-year accelerated program with extensive hands-on laboratory learning and courses that lay the foundations for understanding the science and regulatory landscape of the biotech industry. The program culminates with a biopharmaceutical project (research-focused, review paper and industrial-experience track) allowing a customizable personalized education experience.
Scholarships are available for qualified students who submit complete applications by the deadlines. There are two scholarships, Richard E. Sobiski ’65 Masters in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing Fund and the Borisenok Family Foundation Biomanufacturing Scholar to help support advancement in the biopharmaceutical sciences.
The biotechnology program is designed to establish a foundation for careers in the biotech industry. It emphasizes understanding cell and molecular biology, the processes of medicine discovery, (bio)manufacturing, and regulation, and includes over 150 hours of hands-on training using laboratory techniques that align with industry-standard equipment and methods.
Biopharmaceutical Capstones
- Refining Affinity Chromatography of Hybridoma-derived Anti-IgM Monoclonal IgG Antibodies – Joel Goetz (ACPHS Faculty Mentor: Payel Datta)
- Exploring Human Cytochrome P450 2C8 and 2C9: Genetic Polymorphisms, Drug-Drug Interactions, and Clinical Implications) - Aezat Ullah (ACPHS Faculty Mentor: Dr. Manish Shah)
- Benefits and Limitations of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA): A Use Case for Text Recognition - Nivedita Sivakumar, Industry-Experience
- Interchangeable Biologics: Pharmacy Level Substitution - Vidisha Amin (ACPHS Faculty Mentors: Dr. Payel Datta and Dr. Haian Zheng)
- Methods to Establish an Efficient Workflow to Produce Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) - Bereket Estifanos – (ACPHS Faculty Mentors: Dr. Payel Datta)
- Review of Molecular Mechanisms of Monoclonal Antibodies for Cancer Treatment - Carmen Nazario (ACPHS Faculty Mentors: Dr. Payel Datta and Dr. Kideok Jin)
- Quality Assurance Validation for Curial Global – Mariam Gawdat, Curia
- Influenza Assay Development at Pfizer Vaccine R&D – Nicholas Labbe
- Benefits and Limitations of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA): A Use Case for Text Recognition - Nivedita Sivakumar, IBM
- Quality Assurance for Biopharmaceuticals: An overview of regulations and methods – Hany Elfar, Curia
Graduates are prepared for various positions, including cell-line development, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Leading biopharmaceutical sciences companies that hire our graduates include Amgen, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
Earning a master’s degree opens doors to leadership opportunities and higher-paying careers, particularly for candidates who can navigate the complex regulatory environments in biotechnology.
Located near the biopharma hubs of Boston and New York City, Albany is a great place to pursue your degree.
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payel.datta@acphs.edu
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Albany, NY 12208
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