PSM Learning Objectives & Outcomes

Program Learning Objectives

  1. Knowledge Enhancement: Students will be able to integrate scientific, regulatory, and managerial principles behind the development of biotech products by the life science industry.
  2. Regulatory Concepts: Students will be able to assemble regulatory concepts and documentation used in the global production and management of biotech products.
  3. Ethics & Decision Making: Students will adapt and apply good ethical and critical thinking to achieve personal, corporate, and community goals.
  4. Communication & Team Work: Students will adapt and apply good presentation and communication skills in an industry team environment.
  5. Career Building: Students will create and gain a network of industry contacts for the advancement of their careers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Professional Science Masters Degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Quality Assurance, students are able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the scientific principles behind the development of biological products, small molecules, and medical devices produced by the life science industries
  2. Apply an understanding of common laboratory techniques used in the production and assay of biological products to roles in quality assurance (QA) and/or project management
  3. Evaluate and coordinate the quality of life science products
  4. Evaluate and coordinate compliance with regulations
  5. Apply knowledge in new and unfamiliar circumstances through a conceptual understanding of relevant disciplines
  6. Adapt and innovate to solve problems and to cope with unforeseen events
  7. Integrate, synthesize, and relay information from a variety of sources, including scientific reports, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals
  8. Communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing, with individuals from a range of scientific, business, and lay backgrounds
  9. Work effectively in teams
  10. Lead groups effectively
  11. Deploy scientific and business skills in an ethically responsible manner

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program in Biotechnology with a concentration in Quality Assurance is to improve biotechnology-focused regulatory, scientific, and management knowledge by providing an instructional and interactive learning environment to life science professionals. The training will position students for future success in managerial or supervisory roles as they advance in their careers, supporting the university’s academic mission, and encourage individual responsibility within the community setting. This biotechnology program is flexible and adaptable to the diverse needs of the students and to industry requirements, including the option for students to earn a Certificate in Quality Assurance in Biotechnology.