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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech) Biomedical Technology Development & Management Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043-2311 US   Phone: 202-687-7007   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Science On Campus   This is a new joint-degree program between Virginia Tech and Georgetown University offering a Master of Science degree. It is designed for those interested in careers such as Research Management, Regulatory Oversight or Technology Transfer, or those wishing to advance their career in the private or public sector dealing with drugs, biologics or medical devices. The degree is geared toward the working professional. It is suited for the individual who currently has a position as a scientist, clinician or manager and who seeks career advancement and leadership in the complex discipline of medical product development and regulation. This unique degree integrates science with technology, management, ethics, and public policy and offers an opportunity for students to hone skills that are becoming increasingly necessary for professional advancement in both the public and private sectors. This partnership between Virginia Tech and Georgetown University will prepare graduates to: 1. Assume leadership roles in various industries and government agencies that design, develop, produce, market, regulate and develop policy for medical products including: Management of product research and development Management of regulatory compliance Management of clinical trials 2. Lead a transformation of methods by which basic scientific descoveries are translated into medically useful products. 3. Demonstrate depth as well as cross-functional flexibility in a team-based multidisciplinary environment. 4. Make significant contributions to the field of medical product development. Program graduates are awarded a Master of Science degree from the Virginia Tech and Georgetown University partnership. The diploma includes the seal and signatures from both universities.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Individuals interested in applying for this joint-degree program should have a Bachelor of Science degree in a related science field.  Pre-Requisite Courses 40 credit hours of science that should include the following: Inorganic or General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biology Physics Calculus  International Student Requirements The TOEFL is required for international students.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: