Professional Science Master’s Degrees

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internships Internships
Many outstanding organizations in the region provide internship opportunities to PSM students, giving you experience applying your scientific knowledge to real world problems as well as valuable professional connections. [Click for more info...], location Location
UD is located in a major bioscience innovation corridor in the United States. Delaware lies at the heart of the pharmaceutical industry on the U.S. East Coast, and at the center of a global biotech industry spanning the U.S. and Europe., rigorous Rigorous
UD PSMs are serious programs for serious people. You will be held to high standards. Hard work? Yes, but you will reap the rewards with an accelerated career path. This is education that will work for you., academic background Academic background
PSM students come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Whether your background is in health sciences, computer science, biology, or engineering, the UD PSM will tailor your coursework to your career goals in fields ranging from agriculture to biomedicine to bioinformatics., advisement Advisement
A close, mentoring relationship with an advisor is one of the hallmarks of UD’s PSMs. You will have the same advisor from start to finish in the program, ensuring that you get the most out of your educational experience., advisory board Advisory Board
Through the PSM Advisory Boards, UD hears directly from industry what skills and knowledge they value in their employees. Many of these organizations also sponsor internships for PSM students. [Click for more info...], evidence-based Evidence-based
You’ll gain the education and training you need to advance in today’s workplace. UD’s PSMs have been developed by a premier research and graduate university working with leading industries. We partner with leading bioscience companies across the region to offer valuable internships., industry connection Industry connection
UD’s PSMs were developed with input from leading industry representatives to prepare students to go directly from the classroom to work. Internships provide you with extraordinary experience and professional connections in your field. You graduate with demonstrable knowledge and skills, career-ready., worthwhile investment Worthwhile investment
The biopharmaceutical sector’s share of Delaware’s jobs and wages is the sixth largest in the United States. The average annual biopharmaceutical wage in Delaware is $132,000., plus courses "Plus" courses
To hit the ground running in the workplace, you need more than your scientific expertise--you need a breadth of knowledge in business. In addition to your science courses, you will take “Plus” courses in either a business/industry track or a government/nonprofit track to suit your employment goals., work multiplier Work multiplier
A UD PSM will accelerate your career. Here you will learn from leading faculty researchers and gain valuable hands-on work experience solving problems and working with a team of professionals. Not only will you be positioned to make a career leap, you will make a positive impact on your employer and community., faculty Faculty
UD has exceptional faculty, including internationally-known scientists. Here you will learn from dedicated professors who are doing groundbreaking research., equity & inclusion Equity & inclusion
The University of Delaware is committed to creating an educational community that is intellectually, culturally and socially inclusive. Your UD PSM experience will be enhanced through cross-cultural learning opportunities and by the contributions and full participation of persons from many different backgrounds., customizable Customizable
UD PSMs are not lock-step cohort programs. Students choose from many courses in their scientific area of interest to tailor the program to fit their needs. “Plus” courses can focus on business/industry or government/nonprofit sectors.

Bioinformatics

Scientific curriculum, together with “Plus” component for professional skills and the immersive internship, prepares graduates to pursue professional careers. Choose between the Computational Sciences Concentration and the Life Sciences Concentration.

Biotechnology

This degree provides advanced, interdisciplinary didactic coursework in the life sciences, training in business applicable to scientific industry, and experiential training in an industrial setting. Graduates will be poised to enter positions in diverse biotechnology industries.