Degree Programs and Certificate
Three programs offer a Master of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering. Two of these are five-year Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) Programs which allow qualified U-M undergraduates to receive two degrees simultaneously. A 15-hour Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Pharmaceutical Engineering is also available.
An interdisciplinary doctoral training program is available to prospective students interested in pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Engineering through sponsoring academic units such as Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Program in Manufacturing (PIM). Interested students should apply directly to their preferred sponsoring academic unit within the Colleges of Engineering and Pharmacy.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Pharmaceutical Engineering.
The Master of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering is an interdisciplinary program from the College of Engineering and the College of Pharmacy. It is dedicated to educating and training a new generation of scientists and engineers with an emphasis on fundamental scientific, technical, and regulatory expertise. It provides comprehensive training in medical product formulation and delivery, innovation, and technologies; quality by design and engineering in product and process development; laboratory and process automation; science-based regulatory requirements; and the application of computational tools and decision analysis. Opportunities and expertise are provided to students through one of four core areas: Pharmaceutical Development Science, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Science, e-Clinical Science, and Regulatory Science. Practical training is a key component.
Professionals with a BS in chemical engineering or a related field who are employed in a pharmaceutical or life science-related company may be admitted into the program, if they meet all the prerequisites. U-M Chemical Engineering undergraduates and Pharmacy undergraduates with a GPA of 3.5 and above are also encouraged to apply. Chemical Engineering students should apply beginning the second semester of their junior year and Pharmacy students during the first semester of their first year at the College of Pharmacy.
Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) BSE in Chemical Engineering and M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Engineering
This five-year sequential graduate/undergraduate study program allows qualified University of Michigan undergraduate Chemical Engineering students to receive BS and M.Eng. degrees simultaneously. The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree is intended to be more professional practice than the traditional Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree. A GPA of 3.5 is required.
The BSE and M.Eng. degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all requirements. A student who leaves the program before completion of all requirements, but who has met all the BSE degree requirements, will be awarded the BSE degree. http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/ugoffice/combinedbsms.html.
Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) BSE in Biomedical Engineering and M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Engineering
This five-year BSE in Biomedical Engineering and M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Engineering joint degree program will allow qualified University of Michigan undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students to receive BS and M.Eng. degrees simultaneously. Only BME students in the Biotechnology track are eligible for this SGUS degree program. http://www.bme.umich.edu/programs/sgus/.
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Pharmaceutical Engineering
The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Pharmaceutical Engineering is available for professionals who seek to enhance their education. The CASE in Pharmaceutical Engineering is comprised of 15 hours of course work.
If you are interested in finding out more about CASE in Pharmaceutical Engineering, please contact pharmeng@umich.edu for more information.