Degree Requirements

Biodefense Concentration Core Science Courses

Core requirements differ for this concentration*:

• 410.601 Biochemistry
• 410.602 Molecular Biology
• 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I
• 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics
• 410.692 Biological and Chemical Threat Response and Forensics
  (This class is only available on-site at the Baltimore or Rockville campus.)
• 410.693 Science, Medicine, & Policy in Biodefense
  (This class is only available on-site at the Baltimore or Rockville campus.)
• One Laboratory Course (410.652, 410.656, 410.657, 410.658, 410.659, 410.660, 410.731, or 410.752)
  (These classes are only available on-site at the Baltimore or Rockville campus.)

Biodefense Electives

Pick any three of the following:

• 410.604 Advanced Cell Biology II
• 410.611 Vaccinology
• 410.613 Principles of Immunology
• 410.614 Pathogenic Bacteriology
• 410.615 Microbiology
• 410.616 Virology
• 410.618 Parasitology
• 410.621 Agricultural Biotechnology
• 410.631 Infectious Diseases
• 410.632 Emerging Infectious Diseases
• 410.639 Protein Bioinformatics
• 410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques
• 410.641 Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics
• 410.645 Biostatistics
• 410.652 Cell Culture Techniques
• 410.655 Radiation Biology
• 410.656 Recombinant DNA Laboratory
• 410.658 Biodefense and Infectious Disease Laboratory Methods
• 410.659 Advanced Recombinant DNA Laboratory
• 410.660 Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology
• 410.661 Methods in Proteomics
• 410.662 Epidemiology: Diseases in Populations
• 410.666 Next Generation DNA Sequencing and Analysis
• 410.667 Theory and Application of Immunoassays
• 410.669 Immunology of Infectious Diseases
• 410.671 Gene Expression Data Analysis and Visualization
• 410.696 Bioassay Development
• 410.731 Bioprocessing and Scale-Up Laboratory
• 410.752 High Throughput Screening and Automation Lab

Students who complete this concentration have the opportunity to receive a certificate in Science, Technology, and International Security by completing three additional courses. Please see the combined degree program for more information.

Bioinformatics Concentration Courses

In addition to the four core courses (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Advanced Cell Biology I, and Advanced Cell Biology II) and two electives, degree candidates must complete any four of the following courses to satisfy the bioinformatics concentration requirements:

• 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics
• 410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics
• 410.635 Bioinformatics: Tools for Genomic Analysis
• 410.639 Protein Bioinformatics
• 410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques
• 410.645 Biostatistics
• 410.661 Methods in Proteomics
• 410.666 Next Generation DNA Sequencing and Analysis
• 410.671 Gene Expression Data Analysis and Visualization
• 410.698 Bioperl
• 410.712 Advanced Practical Concepts for Bioinformatics
• 410.713 Advanced Genomics and Genetic Analysis
• 410.734 Practical Introduction to Metagenomics
• 410.736 Genomic and Personalized Medicine

Biotechnology Enterprise Concentration Core Courses

Students in this concentration must complete four core science courses, two science electives, and any four of the following Enterprise courses:

• 410.607 Proseminar in Biotechnology
• 410.627 Translational Biotechnology: From Intellectual Property to Licensing (also counts as science elective)
• 410.637 Bioethics
• 410.642 Economic Dynamics of Change in Biotechnology
• 410.643 Managing and Leading Biotechnology Professionals
• 410.644 Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology
• 410.645 Biostatistics (also counts as science elective)
• 410.646 Creating a Biotechnology Enterprise
• 410.647 Research Ethics
• 410.649 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs
• 410.650 Legal Aspects of Biotechnology
• 410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics (also counts as science elective)
• 410.665 Bioscience Communication
• 410.678 Marketing in a Regulated Environment
• 410.680 Finance for Biotechnology
• 410.681 Commercializing Biotechnology
• 410.684 Technology Transfer and Commercialization
• 410.685 Emerging Issues in Biotechnology
• 410.687 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Aspects of Biotechnology Enterprise
• 410.688 Project Management
• 410.689 Leading Change in Biotechnology
• 410.703 Strategic Planning for the Biotech Enterprise
• 410.704 Social Entrepreneurship in Bioscience
• 410.728 Managing Innovation in the Life Sciences
• 410.729 Regulatory and Economic Fundamentals of Drug Pricing and Reimbursement
• 410.732 Funding a New Venture
• 410.756 Grants and Federal Funding for Biotechnology Enterprises
• 410.806 Independent Studies in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

This concentration requires some on-site instruction. Students in this concentration must complete the four core science courses, any two electives, and the following four concentration courses:

• 410.696 Bioassay Development
• 410.750 Molecular Targets and Cancer
• 410.751 Chemical Libraries and Diversity
• 410.752 High Throughput Screening and Automation Laboratory (offered only onsite)

Students may pick any two electives. The following is a list of recommended electives for the MTDDT concentration:

• 410.613 Principles of Immunology
• 410.622 Molecular Basis of Pharmacology
• 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics
• 410.638 Cancer Biology
• 410.639 Protein Bioinformatics
• 410.645 Biostatistics
• 410.652 Cell Culture Techniques
• 410.663 Current Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology
• 410.671 Gene Expression Data Analysis and Visualization
• 410.697 Microfluidics and Biosensors

In addition to the four core courses (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Advanced Cell Biology I and Advanced Cell Biology II), students must complete the four concentration courses and any two electives.

Concentration courses

• 410.630 Gene Therapy
• 410.653 Regenerative Medicine: Bench to Bedside
• 410.753 Stem Cell Biology
• 410.780 Stem Cell Culture Laboratory Methods

Electives

Any two electives

Please visit the Concentration in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies page.

Students in this concentration must complete four core science courses, two science electives, and any four of the following:

• 410.606 Clinical Trial Management
• 410.627 Translational Biotechnology: From Intellectual Property to Licensing
• 410.648 Clinical Trial Design and Conduct
• 410.649 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs
• 410.676 Food and Drug Law
• 410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics
• 410.673 Biological Processes in Regulatory Affairs
• 410.675 International Regulatory Affairs
• 410.677 Preparing a Successful Submission
• 410.678 Marketing in a Regulated Environment
• 410.682 Validation in Biotechnology
• 410.683 Introduction to cGMP Compliance
• 410.686 Regulation of Good Food Production
• 410.687 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Aspects of the Biotechnology Enterprise
• 410.690 International Food Regulations
• 410.701 Introduction to Food Safety
• 410.702 Biomedical Software Regulation
• 410.715 Medical Device Regulation
• 410.727 Regulatory Strategies in Biopharmaceuticals
• 410.802 Independent Studies in Regulatory Science
• 410.803 Regulatory Science Thesis