Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing

The Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing (MEng) program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, will prepare you for an innovative career in the bioprocessing field.

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The program’s curriculum is designed to provide students having either a science or an engineering bachelor’s degree with the skills needed to develop impactful careers within the biopharmaceutical industry. Our goal is to educate future leaders of the biotech industry.

With a MEng Degree from KGI, You Will:

• Gain a powerful network through hands-on coaching and mentoring by senior academic and industry experts, housed within KGI’s Amgen Bioprocessing Center.
• Develop scientific and technical skills through participation in conference-style lectures, seminars, individual and teamwork assignments, and a capstone Team Design Project.
• Become skilled in key biomanufacturing areas, including product and process development, process validation, CMC regulatory compliance, and quality.
• Enhance your professional skills and obtain knowledge of management issues within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Participate in a paid industry internship, take part in a team project sponsored by industry, or participate in research activities within the Amgen Bioprocessing Center.
• Learn essential skills required for a rewarding career in biopharmaceutical processing.

Where Can Your MEng Degree Take You?

Here are the top career roles for KGI graduates from the MEng program:

• Process development scientist and engineer
• Regulatory scientist
• Manufacturing science and technology(MS&T)specialist
• Process design engineer
• Process technology transfer& validation specialist
• Upstream–cell culture specialist
• Downstream–purification specialist
• Finished Product –formulation, filling & lyo specialist
• Technology innovation specialist
• Project management
• Product and portfolio management

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Who Should Apply?

• Students who completed (or are close to completing) a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering 
• Students who are interested in learning the biopharma industry and its processes
• Students who want to gain knowledge and skills in order to successfully land a job in the biopharmaceutical industry (Q.A., R&D, etc.)
• Students who believe in helping others through improving the existing biopharma field or discovering the next cure for diseases
• Students who want to improve their ability to collaborate, present, and network

Ready for What’s Next?

If there’s anything we can do, be sure to connect with our admissions team. You can also check out more information on cost and aid and how to apply.