<p>My boyfriend works for a big pharma company right now and he wants to get into the research side of things -- basically on the manufacturing/engineering side of pharma. He's convinced that only a few schools have a master's program that would prepare him for this -- Northwestern, Purdue, UW-Madison, UIC, etc. I'm trying to convince him that there are programs outside of the midwest that would be appropriate. Anyone know of any? These programs are generally called Master of Science in Biotech or Master in Biotech. Are there other names for this type of work that he's missing?</p>
<p>Maybe I am off base, but what about Master's programs specifically in pharmacology/toxicology?</p>
<p>Here is a quick list of a few, what are are you trying to convince him to move to?:)</p>
<p>Master's</a> degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology College and University Degrees.</p>
<p>Columbia has a good one, a few of those kids are enrolled in my PhD-level classes and are doing fine. Pricey, though. But NYC is like that.</p>
<p>Off the top of my head, I know that Georgetown has one that is 1 year in length and UPenn as well that is 1.5 years in length.</p>
<p>Hmm thanks guys. I am/we are looking into some of these. I should clarify though that he wants the focus to be manufacturing drugs, not bioengineering or biomedical engineering, which is slightly different... more of a chem background than pure bio.</p>
<p>He should also probably look into graduate programs in chemical engineering or biochemical engineering, which is a specific displine involved in drug production. </p>
<p>On top of my head, Berkeley has a strong ChemE department. They recently opened a product development program which I think can be a great fit for your boyfriend. The deadline for this year's enrollment is already passed though.</p>
<p>Department</a> of Chemical Engineering - University of California at Berkeley
Department</a> of Chemical Engineering - University of California at Berkeley</p>
<p>Hey, thanks, Seaweed! This Berkeley program looks interesting. He's looking at Fall 2009 admissions.</p>