Program Overview

The PhD in Biologics Process Engineering is a 3-year, full-time program designed for industry professionals seeking a PhD without interrupting their careers. Delivered by the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing, the program focuses on developing research skills in process and product development for emerging therapies, particularly in cell and gene therapy and genomic vaccines. The program emphasizes automation, computational methodologies, and continuous bioprocessing, and fosters collaboration between life sciences, physics, mathematics, and engineering.