Consumer Products
Through technical science curriculum and project management, the consumer products concentration highlights multidisciplinary learning to create user-focused goods ranging from cosmetics, personal care, food, and more. Students utilize design and critical thinking in chemical product design, regenerative medicine, as well as the importance of biotech in consumer spaces. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to succeed in the field. Upon graduation, students can find careers on the bench or in the office for food, fashion, biotechnology, medical development, cosmetics, personal care, and various other industries.
Pharmaceuticals/Biopharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical concentration equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge to tackle challenges in the industry. Through advanced coursework in areas like cellular and tissue engineering, immunoengineering, and colloidal science, students gain skills in formulation, spectroscopy, rheology, and critical problemsolving. The program emphasizes communication, project management, and hands-on research opportunities, including industry projects and potential scientific publications. Graduates are prepared for careers as R&D scientists, product developers, regulatory specialists, and project managers. With access to world-class researchers and seminars, as well as collaborative opportunities across concentrations, students emerge ready to innovate in dynamic industries.
Nanotechnology
The nanotechnology concentration is designed for students who are interested in gaining advanced knowledge in the design, synthesis and applications of nano-scale materials for innovative product development. Through targeted coursework in characterization and design of nano-enabled delivery systems, students gain technical expertise and the skills to apply nanotechnology principles in a product innovation context. The coursework is complemented by industry-relevant research and development experiences, enabling students to identify formulation opportunities and prototype nanomaterial-based solutions. Graduates of this concentration will be equipped to lead interdisciplinary teams in developing next-generation products using nanotechnology, contributing to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, consumer care, and sustainable materials.
