Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BIOL 5226 | Innovative Biomodels and Concepts | 3 |
| BIOL 5227 | Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization | 3 |
| BIOL 5228 | Epigenetics, Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response | 3 |
| BIOL 5229 | Systems Biology: Principles and Applications | 3 |
| BIOL 5239 | Dissemination of Biodiscoveries and Virtual Reality in Medicine | 3 |
| BIOL 5505 | Ethics Regulation and Policy in Biotechnology | 3 |
| SGM 5137 | Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Venture Creation 1 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Six credits of electives | 6 | |
| Capstone Course | ||
| BIOL 9995 | Capstone Project 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
With advisor approval, any recommended graduate-level introductory course offered by the Fox School of Business and Management may be substituted for SGM 5137.
- 2
A total of 3 credits of BIOL 9995 is required for the PSM in Bioinnovation program. Students may start their capstone research project at any time with approval from their advisor.
Proposed Progressive Coursework Outlined by Year:
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 5226 | Innovative Biomodels and Concepts | 3 |
| BIOL 5227 | Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization | 3 |
| SGM 5137 | Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Venture Creation 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 5228 | Epigenetics, Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response | 3 |
| BIOL 5229 | Systems Biology: Principles and Applications | 3 |
| BIOL 5239 | Dissemination of Biodiscoveries and Virtual Reality in Medicine | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 5505 | Ethics Regulation and Policy in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL 9995 | Capstone Project 2 | 1 |
| Elective 3,4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 9995 | Capstone Project 2 | 2 |
| Elective 3,4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
With advisor approval, any recommended graduate-level introductory course offered by the Fox School of Business and Management may be substituted for SGM 5137.
- 2
A total of 3 credits of BIOL 9995 is required for the PSM in Bioinnovation program. Students may start their capstone research project at any time with approval from their advisor. These credits are shown in the plan of study as 1 credit taken in one academic term and 2 credits taken in a second academic term. Students may elect to distribute the 3 required credits over one, two or three terms, as their schedule allows.
- 3
Students are required to take 6 credits of electives. These can be selected from the program's approved list of electives; any graduate course offered by the Fox School of Business and Management; or any other Temple University graduate-level course that aligns with the students' career goals.
- 4
Electives are shown in the plan of study as 3-credit courses taken in two academic terms. If students choose to take electives that are fewer than 3 credits and additional time is needed to complete elective coursework, it is recommended that those elective credits be taken in the Spring term of Year 2.
Approved Electives:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 5234 | Bioinnovation Seminar | 1.5 |
| BIOL 5235 | Milestones in Clinical Translation of Biodiscoveries | 1.5 |
| BIOL 5236 | Bioadvanced Screening in Health Disparity | 1.5 |
| BIOL 5403 | Genomics | 3 |
| BIOL 5479 | Biotechnology | 3 |
| SGM 5144 | Creativity Unleashed: Harnessing Creativity to Solve Real-World Innovation Challenges | 3 |
| SGM 5148 | Open Innovation and Managing Strategic Alliances | 3 |
| Or any other graduate-level course offered by the Fox School of Business and Management or any Temple University graduate-level course that aligns with the student's career goals | ||
Culminating Event:
Capstone Project:
BIOL 9995 constitutes the capstone experience for the Bioinnovation PSM and requires the submission of a written project and oral presentation of the results.