蘑菇视频

HENRY E. RIGGS SCHOOL OF APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES

Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing
MEng

Hands-on Learning

Transform your skills through active lab-based training, internships, and research assistantships.

Meet the Demand

Gain the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to thrive in the biopharma workforce.

Forge Industry Connections

Learn from experts in the field and collaborate with an active alumni network and industry leaders.

About KGI鈥檚 Bioprocess Engineering Graduate Program

Ready to pursue a profession dedicated to biopharmaceutical manufacturing? The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biopharmaceutical Processing program at 蘑菇视频 Institute (KGI) spans the gap between the life sciences and engineering to deliver a multidisciplinary, career-focused education. 

Building upon your STEM background, our two-year MEng program:

  • Allows you to gain technical knowledge, hands-on skills and real-world problem-solving abilities through lab work, internships, and collaborative research endeavors. 
  • Ensures you develop deep theoretical knowledge and practical bioprocessing expertise, making you a competitive candidate in the biopharma and biotechnology industries.
  • Offers faculty, alumni, and peer mentorship opportunities and connects you to the Amgen Bioprocessing Center Advisory Board (ABCAB). This supportive network of industry leaders provides a wealth of experience and insight, empowering you to achieve greatness. 

Envision yourself as a bioprocess engineer. Read our blog, 'What is Bioprocess Engineering?' to learn more about the field and available career paths.

What You鈥檒l Learn

Spark curiosity and innovation by enrolling in the MEng in Biopharmaceutical Processing program. As a graduate student at KGI, you embark on an interdisciplinary education that prioritizes active learning so you can develop a well-rounded understanding of the biopharma and biotech sectors.

Rigorous Biopharmaceutical Processing Curriculum

Our 60-credit curriculum enriches your education by providing a dynamic blend of coursework, labs, internships, and team-based capstone projects. Gain practical skills in cell culture, upstream and downstream process development, analytical technologies, and data-driven computational methods. You鈥檒l also expand your industry expertise by learning about regulatory standards, quality control, facility design, and ethical considerations.

Along with building your technical knowledge, you refine critical professional skills 鈥� collaboration, project management, and strong communication 鈥� required to take on leadership roles and accelerate your career. This holistic approach to graduate education equips and empowers you to emerge as an innovator and leader in the field.

PLO1: Students use bioprocessing principles to design processes necessary to translate basic life science discoveries into commercial products, which benefit society.

PLO2: Students can contribute productively on an interdisciplinary team to work on complex process engineering challenges associated with the biomanufacturing of biologics.

PLO3: Students understand and evaluate the biopharmaceutical industry's production, research and development, IP, regulatory, business, and marketing functions.

PLO4: Students communicate effectively in an external environment of scientists, engineers, and business professionals.

PLO5: Students adhere to ethical principles in research, development, regulatory, and quality issues inherent in the biopharmaceutical and related industries.

Team Master's Project | TMP

In the first year of your MEng program, you participate in a Team Masters Project. This industry-sponsored project allows you to collaborate with industry liaisons and gain essential real-world experience to imagine what a biopharmaceutical career will be like. You may even have the exciting opportunity to visit your industry sponsor鈥檚 site during the TMP Work Week.

Team Design Project | TDP

As a second-year MEng student, you complete the capstone Team Design Project (TDP), which provides real-world experience of taking a drug molecule candidate to full-scale production.

Divided into teams, you and your classmates design a complete biomanufacturing process capable of producing commercial quantities of a drug product. Each team, guided by a panel of academics and experts, works on a separate design project using best practices while applying innovative methods and technologies.

At the end of the academic year, you and your team present a report at a session with KGI faculty and industry participants, following multiple presentations for each project module. Over the course of your TDP, you demonstrate your hard work and gain expertise through real-world application.

Bioprocess Engineering Career Paths

Earning a Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing degree ensures you keep pace with the rapidly evolving biopharmaceutical industry and drive healthcare innovation.

Through your rigorous studies, you refine your technical competencies and strategic skills needed to pursue roles in development, design, and manufacturing, such as:

  • Process development (PD) scientist and engineer
  • Manufacturing science and technology (MSAT) specialist
  • Field application scientist or engineer
  • Process design engineer
  • Process technology transfer and validation specialist
  • Project management

Where KGI Alumni Work

As a KGI graduate, you stand apart in the field. Your hands-on training establishes you as a front-runner, positioned with robust research experience and hard-earned technical skills.

After graduating, our MEng in biopharmaceutical process alumni have gone on to work at prestigious companies, such as:

  • Abzena
  • Allogene
  • Ambrx
  • Amgen
  • AstraZeneca
  • Atara Bio
  • ATUM
  • BioMarin
  • Bionova Scientific
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Catalent
  • Celltheon
  • FDA
  • Genentech
  • GenVivo
  • Gilead
  • Just Evotec Biologics
  • Kite
  • Repligen
  • Sanofi
  • Sartorius
  • Takeda
  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Upside Foods

Program Overview

Year 1

The first year of your MEng program relies heavily on hands-on learning experiences, focusing on:

  • Building technical knowledge and practical skills in biopharmaceutical processing.
  • Expanding your understanding of all aspects of the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, including regulatory measures, business and manufacturing, and data analytics.
  • Participate as a team member in the industry-sponsored Team Master鈥檚 Project (TMP) to solve a real-life technical problem in collaboration with a Corporate Liaison and a Faculty Advisor.

Summer

After your first year, you must complete a mandatory eight-week internship in the biotech or biopharmaceutical field to gain essential field experience.

Year 2

  • Courses designed to apply real-world skills and knowledge in emerging fields
  • Advanced technical, management, and professional skill development courses
  • Team Design Project to create an innovative solution to a bioprocess engineering design challenge

MEng Student Success Stories and Testimonials

Graduates of the MEng program share how 蘑菇视频 Institute helped them discover their passion and purpose.

I love how KGI is more technical based rather than solely researched based. The size of the campus is perfect, because everyone is so nice and it is its own little family.

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Ayman Abdelaaty

Ayman Abdelaaty

MEng, '21

KGI is a small school that caters to students. Professors always have an open-door policy and are happy to discuss anything. The labs available to conduct experiments is extremely valuable because they are comparable to industry operation. The curriculum is the most important thing because having background knowledge immediately puts you ahead of the curve.

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Brian Avina

Brian Avina

Meng, '21

I knew KGI was the right school for me because after just the a few months of BSUITE I had learned so much about biopharma and thought that if this is what they can teach me in two months imagine what I can learn in two years. On top of that, the staff鈥檚 passion for passing on their knowledge of biopharma really won me over. All of the staff at KGI has so much experience and knowledge in the industry and they are always so willing to answer any questions and help in whatever way they can.

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Jessica Felix

Jessica Felix

MEng, '21

KGI showed me how me becoming a biopharmaceutical engineer would not take me away from my path of becoming the helping hand for many. Also, it would help me serve the community faster as I would not have to stay in school for longer than two years.

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Muhammad Umair Shamim

Muhammad Umair Shamim

MEng, '20

I knew KGI was the right school for me because of the excellent resources offered. When I came for visitation day, I spoke to students and the faculty at KGI. The faculty were extremely passionate and truly care about the success of students. The networking experience that students receive is remarkable, and the curriculum offered is also pertinent to current industry challenges and is guaranteed to be utilized in my future career path.

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Nina Ly

Nina Ly

MEng, '21

When I walked onto campus and met both the faculty and current students, I knew this was where I wanted to be. It was open, friendly, interactive, and most importantly approached learning in a realistic way. I was tired of reading textbooks and taking quizzes, KGI was a place I knew I could get my hands dirty and learn in a practical setting to prepare me for the real industry setting.

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Kathrine Parga

Kathrine Parga

MEng, '21

When I first started at KGI I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but KGI opened me up to endless opportunities and connections.

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Tiffany Smolinksi

Tiffany Smolinksi

MEng, '19

I credit my KGI classmates and faculty for my success. They have made the challenging moments rewarding by turning missteps into educational moments, ultimately leading to greater clarity.

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Brian Hogan

Brian Hogan

MEng, '20

How to Apply to the MEng Program

Planning your application to our MEng program in biopharmaceutical processing? The priority deadline is December 8. After that, we utilize rolling admissions.

When applying to KGI鈥檚 MEng in Biopharmaceutical Processing graduate program, you must include the following: 

  • ($75 non-refundable application fee)
  • Personal statement
  • 搁茅蝉耻尘茅
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • English language proficiency (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or iTEP is required for international applicants)

After submitting your application, our team will review your materials and contact you to schedule an admissions interview. This interview helps us to get to know you as an applicant, learn about your academic and career goals, and discover if KGI is the right fit for you.

Once admitted, you must submit a $400 non-refundable enrollment fee to hold your spot in the program.

Applying from outside the U.S.? Learn more about our international admissions process.

Investing in Your MEng Degree

At KGI, your dreams become reality. Last year, 100% of our enrolled biopharmaceutical processing students received support, lowering the cost of their education and propelling their success forward. Our commitment to comprehensive financial assistance ensures you can afford your degree and invest in your future with confidence.

Financing Your Studies

Begin Your Journey as a Bioprocess Engineer: Apply to KGI

Be a part of healing and uplifting communities. With your Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing from 蘑菇视频 Institute, you can graduate in two years with industry-ready skills, robust research experience, and professional connections鈥攁ll of which pave the way for a thriving career in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Ready to take on an academic challenge at KGI? and dive into a purpose-filled education.

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