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Biotech & Life Sciences Management Certificate

The graduate certificate in Biotech & Life Sciences Management at Saint Joseph’s University includes four courses (12 credits) designed to teach the experienced healthcare industry professional how to identify new market opportunities in healthcare, assess the market potential of the opportunity and develop the marketing strategies with corresponding promotional materials to launch the new product/brand/service.

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Program Snapshot

Department:
  • Food, Pharma and Healthcare
School/College:
  • Haub School of Business
Program Length:
1 year
Total Credits:
12
Modality:
On-Campus
Online

What Sets Our Program Apart?

  • Saint Joseph’s University’s biotech and life sciences management certificate is one of the first of its kind. At Saint Joseph’s, you will develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in the population and will learn how to market pharmaceutical and healthcare products across cultures, ethnic groups, socio-economic groups, gender and sexual orientations. You will study strategic approaches to the complex business and marketing-related problems in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, learn how to provide alternative strategies and evaluate the pros and cons of those approaches.

  • Students will learn from faculty experts who have worked full-time in the food industry and have practical, first-hand experience.

  • Practice-based learning can provide you with more than just functional knowledge. Students will engage in applying practical theory into real-world situations.

What Can You Do with a Biotech & Life Science Management Certificate?

Saint Joseph's University’s graduates of this program can go on to pursue careers in industries including:

  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmacy

Program Details

  • View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

  • Affordable tuition options start at $1,140 per credit.*

    *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page or contact us for more information.

    Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our Financial Aid page.

    Discount Eligibility

    Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

    Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

    Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

    Note: discounts cannot be combined.

  • Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability.

  • Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans’ Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Admission Information

  • To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.

    • Apply online.
    • Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
    • Submit a personal statement.
    • Submit resume.
    • Submit one letter of recommendation.

    Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

  • Courses are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Rolling admissions allow students to apply, and start taking classes anytime year-round.

    Start Terms:

    • Fall: August and October
    • Spring: January and March
    • Summer: May
  • If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the Graduate Admission page for additional requirements.

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Program Snapshot

Department:
  • Food, Pharma and Healthcare
School/College:
  • Haub School of Business
Program Length:
1 year
Total Credits:
12
Modality:
On-Campus
Online
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