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    Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering

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    Seattle, USM Pharm BioengOnline21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $37,752.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    39
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 39-credit, 21-month, online M Pharm Bioeng program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $37,752 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers drug discovery and design, pharmaceutics, translational pharmaceutics, clinical drug and device development, molecular and cellular biology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Includes core curriculum, electives, seminars with industry speakers, and capstone project developing lifecycle strategy for a drug in phase 2 trials.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 10, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Official GRE scores – Optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min International candidates who do not meet English proficiency standards (as determined by the UW Graduate School) are required to take the TOEFL or other UW-approved English language proficiency exam. Details about English proficiency exams and who qualifies to waive this requirement are available in the UW Graduate School Policy 3.2. Minimum Required Score(ELP Not Satisfied) TOEFL iBT 4.0 (80 for tests taken before Jan 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min International candidates who do not meet English proficiency standards (as determined by the UW Graduate School) are required to take the TOEFL or other UW-approved English language proficiency exam. Details about English proficiency exams and who qualifies to waive this requirement are available in the UW Graduate School Policy 3.2. Minimum Required Score(ELP Not Satisfied) Academic IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $36,784.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $37,752 across 39 required credits.
    Is Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 21 months and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 90 quarter credit hours (60 semester credit hours)
    Is Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.