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  • MS in Biomedicine and Law

    The Master of Science in Biomedicine and Law program is uniquely designed to provide engaging, comprehensive education and training in the legal aspects of new biomedical product development, entrepreneurship and regulatory compliance, as well as in technical and practical aspects of science and research. Students will gain strong market and industry research skills, positioning them for scientifically-oriented management jobs in the public or private sector, such as within biotechnology commercialization offices, patent agencies, and other related organizations. This program caters to individuals pursuing careers focused in technology development. Graduates of this program will also gain a competitive edge for law school applications.

    During the program, you will develop:

    • A broad core knowledge in biological sciences and legal aspects of biomedical innovation
    • More in-depth analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
    • An advanced understanding of professional ethics
    • Graduate-level communication and leadership skills
    • Other "work readiness" soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, knowledge of career opportunities, and networking

    Program Features

    • Non-Thesis, Fully Online
    • Interdisciplinary: Taught by expert faculty from Drexel University College of Medicine's Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease, and from Drexel's nationally-ranked Thomas R. Kline School of Law
    • Experiential Learning: Tailor the hands-on experience of the curriculum through on-campus or off-campus internships at locations near you.
    • Flexible Plans of Study:Can be taken full or part-time. If you have a record of work-related experience, you may instead enroll in additional elective courses. Full-time students may complete the program in as little as 1.5 years while part-time students may complete the program in less than 3 years.

    For Questions, Please Contact:

    Sujata Bhatia, MD, PHD
    Program Director
    skb322@drexel.edu


    Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
    State restrictions may apply to some programs.

    Curriculum

    The curriculum of the MS in Biomedicine and Law (BMLA) program consists of required science and law courses. However, our program's "flex-credit" option allows you to customize your plan of study depending on your individual academic and professional aspirations. "Flex-credit" can be used to select from a list of advanced elective courses. Select courses are offered online.

    Full Time or Part Time Options

    You may enroll full-time to complete this program in 2 years (minimum 9.0 credits/semester). If you're interested in a more accelerated pace please contact the program director/advisor.

    You may also choose to work at your own pace as a part-time student. Part time students must complete the program within 4 years. A minimum of 4.5 credits/semester are required to qualify for financial aid.

    Required Courses  
    Science  
    MIIM 503S Biomedical Ethics 2.0
    or IDPT 500S Responsible Conduct of Research
    or LAW 783S Bioethics
    MIIM 518S Foundations of Applied Biomedicine
    3.0
    MIIM 519S Commercialization of Biomedical Technology
    3.0
    MIIM 631S Biomedical Innovation Development and Management 5.0
    Law   
    LSTU 550S Introduction to the Legal System 3.0
    LSTU 602S Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations 3.0
    Electives  
    Choose at least 1 program-specific science elective and 2 law electives  
    Science, Program-Specific  
    MIIM 517S
    Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences  
    or IDPT 501S
    Biostatistics I
    MIIM 550S
    Biomedicine Seminar  
    MIIM 605S
    Experiential Learning  
    MIIM 645S
    Biomedical Career Explorations  
    MIIM T680S
    Special Topics in Microbiology & Immunology  
    Science, Clinical Research  
    CR 501S
    Emerging Trends in Medical Device Regulation  
    CR 511S
    The History of Misconduct in Biomedical Research  
    CR 514S
    World Wide Regulatory Submissions  
    CR 515S
    Intro to Clinical Trials  
    CR 525S
    Scientific Writing and Medical Literature  
    CR 535S
    Current Federal Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research  
    CR 545S
    Pharmaceutical Law  
    CR 555S
    Compliance & Monitoring Issues  
    CR 600S
    Designing the Clinical Trial  
    Science, Basic Science, & Research  
    MIIM 530S
    Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine I  
    or MIIM 515S
    Concepts in Biomedicine I
    MIIM 531S
    Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine II  
    or MIIM 516S
    Concepts in Biomedicine II
    MIIM 534S
    Molecular Medicine Journal Club I  
    MIIM 533S
    Molecular Medicine Journal Club II  
    MIIM 521S
    Biotechniques I: Molecular and Genomic Methods  
    MIIM 522S
    Biotechniques II: Immunological Methods  
    MIIM 527S
    Immunology, Immunopathology, and Infectious Disease  
    MIIM 540S
    Viruses and Viral Infections  
    MIIM 541S
    Bacteria and Bacterial Infections  
    MIIM 542S
    Mycology and Fungal Infections  
    MIIM 543S
    Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases  
    MIIM 545S
    Introduction to Infectious Diseases  
    MIIM 606S
    Microbiology and Immunology Seminar  
    MIIM 613S
    Emerging Infectious Diseases  
    MIIM 653S
    Clinical Correlations in Infectious Disease  
    Law 
     
    LAW 610S
    Reproductive Rights & Justice  
    LAW 674S
    Health Care Fraud and Abuse  
    LAW 780S
    Health Care Quality Regulation  
    LAW 781S
    Health Care Business Regulation  
    LAW 782S
    Health Policy Colloquium  
    LAW 784S
    Health Care Finance  
    LAW 785S
    Legal Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Research and Development  
    LAW 787S
    Legal Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales and Marketing Practices  
    LAW 788S
    Law of Medical Malpractice  
    LAW 792S
    Food and Drug Law  
    LAW 872S
    Health Law Legal Research  
    LSTU 551S
    Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation, & Reporting  
    LSTU 554S
    Risk Assessment and Management  
    LSTU 600S
    Health Care Rules and Regulations  
    LSTU 601S
    Health Care Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management  
    Total Credits   36.0-38.0

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    Admissions Criteria

    • A four-year bachelor's degree
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
      • Lower GPAs will be considered if other strengths are apparent in your application

    Required Documents

    With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

    • A completed application
    • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
    • Three letters of recommendation
      • If you have attended school within the last 3 years, one of your letters must be from a former professor
    • Personal statement (approximately 500 words) that addresses your:
      • Reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel,
      • Short and long-term career plans, and
      • Vision of how your background, experience, interests, and/or values, when combined with a Drexel degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
    • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
    • Additional requirements for International Students

    Additional Recommended Documents

    • Standardized test scores are not required, but highly recommended in order to make your application more competitive
      • Score reports accepted: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT
      • Drexel's school code is 2194

    Tuition

    The tuition rate for the academic year 2024-2025 is $1830 per credit.

    For the academic year 2024-2025, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

    • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
    • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
      • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
      • These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
      • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
      • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
      • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
      • When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

     

    Academic Calendar

    This program includes both Semester and Quarter classes.

    2023-2024 Academic Year

    Semester Courses

    Term

    Classes Begin

    Classes End

    Fall 2023

    August 21, 2023

    December 15, 2023

    Spring 2024

    January 8, 2024

    May 3, 2024

    Summer 2024

    May 13, 2024

    August 2, 2024

     

    Quarter Courses

    2023-2024 Academic Year

    Term

    Classes Begin

    Classes End

    Exams Begin

    Exams End

    Fall 2023

    September 26, 2023

    December 9, 2023

    December 11, 2023

    December 16, 2023

    Winter 2024

    January 8, 2024

    March 16, 2024

    March 18, 2024

    March 23, 2024

    Spring 2024

    April 1, 2024

    June 8, 2024

    June 10, 2024

    June 15, 2024

    Summer 2024

    June 24, 2024

    August 31, 2024

    September 3, 2024

    September 7, 2024

     

     

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