BIOMARKERS and DIAGNOSTICS PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER'S PROGRAM
SCIENCE-BASED EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO POSSESS SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE AS WELL AS BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TEAM-BUILDING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. BY EARNING A PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER’S (PSM)DEGREE, YOU CAN ACQUIRE THESES DESIRED WORK SKILLS AND GAIN AN ADVANTAGE IN TODAY’S INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET
What is a Professional Science Master’s Degree?
The PSM is an innovative graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training and excel in science without a Ph.D., while simultaneously developing highly-valued business skills without an MBA. PSMs prepare students for science careers in business, government, or non-profit organizations, where workforce needs are increasing. Programs are chacterized by “science-plus,” combining rigourous study in science or mathematics with skill-based coursework in management, policy, or law. The program at University of Toledo provides a “real-world” internship in a pharmaceutical related private corporation.
PLACEMENT EXAMPLES:
Pharmaceutical R&D
Biotech R&D
Clinical Research Organizations
Biomedical Research Institutes
What will you learn in a Biomarkers & Diagnostics PSM Program?
The program will provide an in-depth exposure to current research topics in genetics and molecular biology, protein structure/function relationships, signal transduction, and membrane dynamics. Additionally, PSM students learn business skills essential to continuous improvement and leadership development. Close cooperation with regional pharmaceutical companies guarantees that the skills and subject matter taught are cutting edge and relevant.
PSM PROGRAMS ...
• Emphasize written and verbal skills, leadership, and team building
• Include project or team experience as opposed to thesis
• Provide connections to potential employers through internships
• Can accomodate working professionals
Who hires PSM degree graduates?
Employers of recent PSM graduates in the biosciences range from large, multinational pharmaceutical companies to newer biotechnology companies. Graduates with an interest in intellectual property and technology transfer are working with the federal government or for university technology transfer operations, while financial mathematics graduates are popular hires for banks, brokerage houses, and the insurance industry. Forensic chemists are finding exciting opportunities with state and local forensic laboratories. Regardless of the employment sector, PSM graduates are finding exciting, well-compensated careers.
Where can I find additional information?
Contact the University of Toledo, College of Graduate Studies at grdsch@utnet.utoledo.edu
or contact the PSM Office at psmoffice@sciencemasters.com to learn more about the PSM initiative