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title: "Biopharmaceutical Engineering Concentration | Chemical Engineering"
url: "/academics/engineering/departments/chemical-engineering/concentrations/biopharmaceutical-engineering"
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date: 2026-05-19
updated: 2026-06-18
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# Biopharmaceutical Engineering Concentration | Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

# Biopharmaceutical Engineering Concentration

**Prepare to formulate, manufacture, and process the therapeutics that define modern medicine.**

This specialized concentration brings together a focused set of courses built to launch chemical engineering students into the biopharmaceutical industry. You'll study bioprocess design, bioseparations, cell growth kinetics, and manufacturing—paired with hands-on research and an understanding of the regulatory and compliance demands that drive this rapidly growing field.

 

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## Biopharmaceutical Engineering Concentration

The biopharmaceutical engineering program at Manhattan University will prepare students for a variety of roles within the biopharmaceutical industry, including formulation and development of drugs and therapeutics, as well as processing and manufacturing of biopharma products.

### Why Choose Biopharmaceutical Engineering?

This specialized concentration in biopharmaceutical engineering brings together a unique set of courses designed specifically to prepare chemical engineering graduate students for a successful entry into this highly competitive and rapidly growing industrial sector.

Our graduates have gone on to work for top biopharmaceutical companies, including:

- Merck
- Regeneron
- GSK
- Bristol Myers Squibb

#### New York City Location

Our New York City location offers internship opportunities with major biopharmaceutical companies in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area.

## What Will You Learn?

This program prepares students for various career pathways within the biopharmaceutical industry, including formulation and development of drugs and therapeutics, as well and processing and manufacturing of biopharma products. Students will take courses in areas such as bioprocess design, bioseparations, microbial and cell growth kinetics, and manufacturing and processing. Additionally, an understanding of the environmental, regulatory, safety, and compliance aspects plays a critical role in building up the skill set for a successful entry to this rapidly growing industrial sector.

## Coursework

To attain the concentration in biopharmaceutical engineering, seniors will take four courses from the following as electives in their senior year:

- Introduction to the Biopharmaceutical Industry
- Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products
- Emulsion & Polymer Technologies
- Biopharmaceutical Formulations
- Biomolecular Engineering
- Industrial Regulations and Quality

## Laboratory/Research Component

In addition, students may work on a research project within the field of biopharmaceutical engineering, valuable learning experiences for a career in research and development or the pursuit of a doctoral degree.

 

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