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<h2><center>Master&lsquo;s Degree in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS)</h2><br />
<h2><center>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS)
<em>Graduate Program at Purdue University</em>
<em>Graduate Program at Purdue University</em>
Information</center>
<strong>BIRS Information</strong></center></h2>


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     <p><strong>The Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science Graduate Program (BIRS) is offered in the U.S. and in Africa.</strong></p>
     <p>U.S. students must meet the following admission requirements for the <strong>Master's Degree in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS)</strong>:</p>
   
    <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution</li>
    <p>This Master's degree program consists of 10 courses (each 3 credit hours) and a special project (3 credit hours) for a total of 33 credit hours. There are four masters in Technology Leadership and Innovation (TLI) courses and six Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) courses. The TLI core courses are designed to offer students an understanding of all aspects of Quality. The concentration courses contribute to the understanding of Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science. The courses TLI 521, 522, and 524 provide in-depth content knowledge related to Biotechnology and Pharma. IT 535, MET 527, and OLS 579 courses are designed to provide students with knowledge to lead and manage operations associated with this industry.</p>
    <li>Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0</li>
    <li>Minimum [https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how/apply-toefl.cfm TOEFL iBT score] of 77 if student is not a native English speaker.</li>
    <li>Three letters of recommendation and all other requirements for the [https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/index.cfm Purdue University Graduate School].</li>
    <li>Recommendation by the department&lsquo;s admissions committee and approval by the [https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/index.cfm Purdue University Graduate School].</li></ul>


    <p>Applications must be <u>received</u> by the Purdue University Graduate School by:</p>
<p><u>In the U.S.</u>, the BIRS concentration courses are offered in a blended format. Typically the more basic information is presented online and advanced material and difficult concepts as well as group projects are presented on the weekends. The courses are presented on weekends (three weekends per semester) at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Participants attend classes 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 pm Sundays. In this format a student takes two courses per semester and can complete the Master’s degree in two years.</p>
    <ul><li><strong>November 1</strong> for admission to the Spring semester</li>
            <li><strong>April 1</strong> for admission to the Summer semester</li>
            <li><strong>July 15</strong> for admission to the Fall semester</li></ul>


    <p>To request more information or have questions, please contact:</p>
<p><u>In Africa</u>, the BIRS courses are offered either in &ldquo;live&rdquo; format or &ldquo;distance&rdquo; format. The &ldquo;live&rdquo; courses are presented at Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy, Moshi, Tanzania. Other than this difference, the curricula in the U.S. and Africa are identical.</p>
    <ul><li><strong>[mailto:zekeocha@gmail.com Sr. Zita Ekeocha]</strong>, IPTU, Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy  
OR</li>
<li><strong>[mailto:mspeer@purdue.edu Mary Speer]</strong>, Purdue University College of Technology, RQC Graduate Program Coordinator</li></ul>
<p><center><strong>[https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how/index.cfm Apply online]</strong> to the [https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/index.cfm Purdue University Graduate School].</center></p>


<h2>Tuition and Fees</h2>
<p><center><strong>[https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how/index.cfm Apply online]</strong> to the [https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/index.cfm Purdue University Graduate School].</center></p>
    <p>It is recommended that employed individuals interested in this BIRS Master&lsquo;s degree should first discuss program parricipation with their supervisor.</p>
 
     <ul><li>[http://openwetware.org/wiki/Byrn_lab:BIRS_Curriculum BIRS Curriculum]</li>
    <p><u>For the U.S. program</u>, tuition and fees are <strong>$1,100 per credit hour</strong>. This includes costs for Friday dinner, Saturday & Sunday breakfast and lunch and books. Tuition and fees must be paid prior to the beginning of each academic semester. Students will be responsible for their housing. For students attending classes in West Lafayette, a hotel room block will be arranged by ProStar or the BIRS Graduate Coordinator, and hotel information will be sent upon enrollment. Students are welcome to utilize the room block or find other accommodations.</p>
        <li>[http://openwetware.org/wiki/Byrn_lab:BIRS_Admissions-U.S. BIRS Admissions - U.S.]</li>
     <p>Students in the U.S. might be eligible for financial aid and should contact the Purdue University [[http://www.purdue.edu/dfa/]]Division of Financial Aid. Students might also be eligible for tuition reimbursement if certain conditions are met within their company. For additional information about tuition reimbursement, individuals should contact their organization&rsquo;s Educational Assistance Plan Administrator.</p>
        <li>[http://openwetware.org/wiki/Byrn_lab:BIRS_Admissions-Africa BIRS Admissions - Africa]</li>
 
         <li>[http://openwetware.org/wiki/Byrn_lab:Africa Byrn lab: Africa/BIRS]</li></ul>
    <ul><li>[http://openwetware.org/wiki/Byrn_lab:BIRS_Admissions BIRS Admissions - Africa]</li>
         <li>[http://openwetware.org/wiki/Byrn_lab:Africa Byrn lab:Africa]</li></ul>


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Master’s Degree in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS)

Graduate Program at Purdue University

BIRS Information

The Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science Graduate Program (BIRS) is offered in the U.S. and in Africa.

This Master's degree program consists of 10 courses (each 3 credit hours) and a special project (3 credit hours) for a total of 33 credit hours. There are four masters in Technology Leadership and Innovation (TLI) courses and six Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) courses. The TLI core courses are designed to offer students an understanding of all aspects of Quality. The concentration courses contribute to the understanding of Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science. The courses TLI 521, 522, and 524 provide in-depth content knowledge related to Biotechnology and Pharma. IT 535, MET 527, and OLS 579 courses are designed to provide students with knowledge to lead and manage operations associated with this industry.

In the U.S., the BIRS concentration courses are offered in a blended format. Typically the more basic information is presented online and advanced material and difficult concepts as well as group projects are presented on the weekends. The courses are presented on weekends (three weekends per semester) at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Participants attend classes 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 pm Sundays. In this format a student takes two courses per semester and can complete the Master’s degree in two years.

In Africa, the BIRS courses are offered either in “live” format or “distance” format. The “live” courses are presented at Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy, Moshi, Tanzania. Other than this difference, the curricula in the U.S. and Africa are identical.

Apply online to the Purdue University Graduate School.

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