PSM in Biotechnology-Curriculum

At Saint Mary's, our students sharpen their science technique skills with classes like Advanced Molecular Biology and Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell Biology where they can build hands-on experience in biochemical techniques like protein purification and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. They'll also engage with cutting-edge research and scholarly conversations in Genomics and Immunotherapeutics and Advanced Research Methods in Biotechnology.

These courses are interwoven with a mix of business-focused courses that give students the real-world tools needed to succeed in their careers like Project Management, Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Organizations and Management of Life Science Companies—that said, our courses in Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Biotechnology and Management and Leading Contemporary Organizations with a Social Justice Framework ensure that our students are also thinking about the big picture, encouraging them to become responsible and ethical participants in the industry.

All of these classes come together in the final Biotechnology Internship where students will gain individualized insight about the pros and cons of working in the biotechnology industry and build a network of industry professionals to help them with their career progression. Even though the internship happens in their final Spring semester, our faculty work with students from the moment they start the program to identify and explore their long-term career and professional goals.

With faculty coming from both the academic sector and the professional world (including professors and an advisory board with top leadership experience at big-name Biotech companies like Genentech), we do everything we can to help students make the most out of their professional careers and personal development.

Learn more about our program course offerings below!