The Master’s in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing program at the University of Georgia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in the manufacturing and processing of biopharmaceuticals, biotherapeutics, and other bio-based products. This program prepares students for careers in the biotechnology industry, regulatory agencies, and research institutions.
The MBB program is offered through the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering and the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. It is a full-time, interdisciplinary program that combines coursework, research, and industry experiences. The program duration is typically two years, consisting of four semesters of coursework, an industry internship during the summer semester, and a capstone research project to be completed during your final semester.
The program of study for the Master’s in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing program includes core courses, electives, research credits, and a capstone project. The total credit requirement for graduation is 38 credit hours. An example Program of Study is shown below.
Students with a non-engineering background may be assigned additional undergraduate level courses to address academic deficiencies and prepare them for graduate-level engineering coursework. These courses must be completed successfully before the end of the student’s first year and may not be used on a Program of Study.
Admissions Requirements
Prospective students must complete a B.S. degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) from an ABET accredited program or program in a related field. Students whose native language is not English should have a TOEFL score of 80 or above with at least 20 on speaking and writing, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or above with no single band (score) below 6.0, or pass an English proficiency test administered by UGA.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores that are not more than two years old. Official scores may be submitted using the UGA institutional code 5813. Applicants who have received degrees from accredited institutions in the U.S. or from institutions in countries where English is the primary language (see list here) are usually are not required to submit scores. If such an applicant received the degree more than two years prior to application to the Graduate School and has been residing/working in a country where the primary language is not English, he or she must submit current scores.
Application Process
Students will apply to the MBB program according to published guidelines set forth by the UGA Graduate School. To be considered for the program, prospective students must:
- Submit an official online application to the UGA Graduate School.
- Unofficial transcripts are required for the review process. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation.
- Statement of purpose to include your goals in pursuing graduate study, research and industry experience, as well as explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application.
- Contact information for three references and three recommendation letters from the references who can speak to your academic record and/or research or professional experiences.
- International students may be required to show English language proficiency and proof of finances; see the UGA Graduate School site for details.
- GRE scores may be submitted using the UGA institutional code 5813.
Tuition
MBB students are responsible for UGA graduate tuition and fees. Students make payments directly to the UGA Bursar’s Office.
The MBB is a non-thesis, professional masters program. As such, students enrolled in the program are not eligible to receive Graduate Research Assistantships. Qualified students may apply to the school for a teaching assistantship. For additional information, please visit the Graduate Student Funding page.
MBB – PROGRAM OF STUDY
MBB GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
CMB Requirements for BCHE 7010
Students should complete the information on the “Application for BCHE 7010 Research Project” form in collaboration with their faculty mentor. The form can be found at: https://engineering.uga.edu/students/graduate/ms-milestones-and-forms/
Once completed, students should submit the form to their mentor for signature, and then to the Chair of the School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering for approval. The student and mentor will receive the approved form.
Deadline: This Application should be completed and submitted to the Chair of the School of Chemical, materials and Biomedical Engineering by the Friday of the first week of the semester. Please consult the UGA Academic Calendar for dates. This 3-hour course requires approximately 9 hours per week. For any given week and for throughout the semester, faculty and student need to specify when they will meet and the student work to satisfy this hour requirement. Acceptable Topics can be related to the two different tracks in the MBB – synthetic biology or biopharmaceutical and cell manufacturing.
Expected Deliverable: A 6-10 page (double spaced) written report is due by the final day of classes.
