Biopharmaceutical Industry Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate
School of Professional StudiesLocation: Online | Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer | Format: Part-Time
Whether you’re looking to enter the industry or advance your career, this certificate will give you the foundational training you need to succeed. You will enhance your employability and boost your career readiness to confidently excel in the ever-growing biopharmaceutical industry.
Your 9-Credit Journey
In this 9-credit certificate, you will gain critical thinking and effective communication skills with a sharp focus on experiential learning opportunities. Here are the learning outcomes you can expect to achieve:
- A comprehensive, foundational base for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- The tools needed to navigate—and conquer—the job market while building networks and career advancement opportunities.
- A solid understanding of the necessary math and statistics frameworks that are essential for research.
- Robust professional communication skills tailored to the life sciences sector.
Program Highlights
- Learn foundational industry knowledge, career readiness, math and statistics, and effective communication skills paving the way to confidently enter the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Immerse yourself in a fully online format for your convenience.
- Access real-world case studies to illustrate practical applications
- You’ll join an incredibly supportive community and have access to resources like tutoring, mentoring, and library services.
- BLS 105 | Biopharmaceutical Industry Essentials & Career Readiness
- BLS 110 | Professional Communication for Life Sciences
- BLS 115 | Essential Math & Statistics for Research
No transfer credits will be accepted for the certificate
- Professionals with entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical sector wishing to advance their careers in the field.
- Individuals passionate about life sciences and eager to pivot their careers into the biopharmaceutical ecosystem.
Tuition for this program is $545 per credit.
All debit and credit card payments will be subject to a service fee of 2.95% of the payment amount (minimum $3.00 fee) for domestic issued cards and 4.25% (minimum $3.00) for international issued cards. The service fee will be charged and retained by our service provider.
Summer 2025 (May 19 - August 25)
BLS 105 | Biopharmaceutical Industry Essentials & Career Readiness - Dr. Troy Luster
- Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9pm ET
Fall 2025 (September 2 - December 12)
BLS 110 | Professional Communication for Life Sciences - Dr. Jocelyn Dunphy
- Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 pm ET
BLS 115 | Essential Math & Statistics for Research - Assir Abushouk
- Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6 - 9 pm ET
- March 10: Fall Semester and Summer Semester Registration Starts
- May 20: Summer Semester Registration Ends