Biochemical Engineering

Course Overview

Villanova's Biochemical Engineering graduate program alumni work for some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the nation including GlaxoSmithKline, Merck and Johnson & Johnson. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , chemical engineers working in the pharmaceutical and drug manufacturing sector earn an average salary of $97, 940. The number of jobs for engineers in this field is expected to increase by 9. 3 percent (BLS, 2016). Classes are conveniently held in the evenings to allow you to successfully balance work and family, while earning your degree. Additionally your biochemical engineering graduate degree can be completed entirely online via our E-Learning program with 24/7 access to course materials and lectures. Fast Facts4 full-time faculty2 adjunct faculty working in industry33% female50% part-time students, Average age: 262/3 of students work in the Bio, pharm industry68% of all engineering graduate students complete master's degree program within 3 years, Villanova's MSBChE program provides real-world knowledge for practical application covering hot-button topics including Biopharmaceutical Design and Biomaterials and Drug Delivery. This degree exposes students to upstream and downstream bioprocess fundamentals and provides the tools to design and optimize pharmaceutical facilities, processes and products, using state-of-the-art analysis and technology.