{"id":6356,"date":"2024-10-25T18:58:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T18:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/lp\/?page_id=6356"},"modified":"2024-10-31T22:24:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T22:24:11","slug":"phdbps-b","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/lp\/pharmacy\/phdbps-b\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD in BPS) B"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\" id=\"slateform\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/072121-research-details-21-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/lp\/072121-research-details-21-1.jpg 1800w, \/media\/lp\/072121-research-details-21-1-1024x387.jpg 1024w, \/media\/lp\/072121-research-details-21-1-1536x581.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Researchers in blue gloves handling samples with tweezers and working with a multi-well plate in a laboratory setting.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container\">\n      <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-32 place-content-center\">\n        <div class=\"px-12 flex items-center\">\n          <div>\n                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans text-white\">PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/h1>\n                        <span class=\"t-h3 text-white\"><br><br>Now accepting applications.<br>Tuition waiver and stipends available.<\/span>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"px-12 mt-32 md:mt-0\">\n                    <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 bg-black\">\n            <div class=\"md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                          \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--black\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Request More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Information<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\"><div class=\"slate-form\" id=\"form_fd42c82a-f198-4e54-91c5-c11d3ce89670\">Loading&#8230;<\/div><script>\/*<![CDATA[*\/var script = document.createElement('script'); script.async = 1; script.src = 'https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=fd42c82a-f198-4e54-91c5-c11d3ce89670&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_fd42c82a-f198-4e54-91c5-c11d3ce89670&amp;sys:field:program_primary=Doctor%20of%20Philosophy%20in%20Biotechnology%20and%20Pharmaceutical%20Sciences%20%28PHDBPS%29' + ((location.search.length > 1) ? '&' + location.search.substring(1) : ''); var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(script, s);\/*]]>*\/<\/script><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/120517-rxb-sanchez-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/lp\/120517-rxb-sanchez-1.jpg 1800w, \/media\/lp\/120517-rxb-sanchez-1-1024x763.jpg 1024w, \/media\/lp\/120517-rxb-sanchez-1-1536x1145.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A group of five people in lab coats stand together in a laboratory, smiling at the camera. Shelves with bottles and lab equipment are visible in the background.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Earn Your PhD in BPS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">at WesternU<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">WesternU\u2019s PhD program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences is a vibrant academic experience designed for students passionate about becoming a research scientist or working in a related profession. Our faculty is deeply committed to caring about students and helping them achieve success. As respected practitioners and scholars who keep pace with the latest teaching techniques and technology, our professors are committed to helping you master the material. With diverse areas of study and research including Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology, Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology and so much more, WesternU\u2019s BPS program ensures you\u2019re ready for your future\u2014and prepared to make a positive impact on the world.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/pharmacy\/programs\/ph-d-in-biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-sciences\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Application Requirements &amp; FAQs<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/072121-student-in-research-lab-34.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/lp\/072121-student-in-research-lab-34.jpg 1200w, \/media\/lp\/072121-student-in-research-lab-34-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A person wearing a mask, protective gown, and black gloves holds up laboratory equipment, focusing on a small object in a lab setting.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Our Unique<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Tuition-Free Program<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">As one of the few biotechnology PhD programs in the United States, WesternU\u2019s BPS classes combine pharmaceutical sciences with biotechnology in smaller class settings for true one-on-one student support. With personalized attention and focused training, students develop and maturate as scientists in a fully nurturing academic environment and beyond. Even better? Students who enter our PhD program are guaranteed to receive a full tuition waiver and get a stipend for the duration of their education\u2014so you could earn your PhD at no cost to you.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n      \n      \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content\">\n        <h2><strong>Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at WesternU Stands Apart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Funding<\/h3>\n<p>WesternU is rated 14th in research funding for private colleges of pharmacy in the United States (AACP 2022-23). Funding is earned from National Institute of Health and non-Federal grant funding including public, state and private association and foundations.<\/p>\n<h3>Diverse Scientific Department<\/h3>\n<p>WesternU\u2019s BPS program faculty come from a very diverse scientific background and expertise. From neuroscientists and chemists to immunologists and immunotherapy experts and everyone in between, you\u2019ll find mentors versed in your specialty. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/pharmacy\/programs\/ph-d-in-biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-sciences\/faculty-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about faculty research<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Real-World Experience<\/h3>\n<p>Students have the opportunity to do an internship at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical sciences company to work outside of the traditional academic environment, preparing them for life after graduation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72 py-16 first:pt-0 \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        \n        <ul class=\"relative mx-24 md:mx-0 gap-24 flex flex-wrap md:grid-cols-3\">\n          <li class=\"grow animation-slide-top md:w-[30%]\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"600\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n              <div class=\"block h-full\">\n  <figure class=\"h-full overflow-hidden shadow-xl rounded-12\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/072121-student-and-prof-in-research-lab-01-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two scientists wearing masks and gloves work together in a laboratory. One is handling a tray of samples while the other examines a set of equipment notes. Both are dressed in lab coats.\" \/>\n  \n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n          <li class=\"grow animation-slide-top md:w-[30%]\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"600\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n              \n\n\n<div class=\"block p-32 md:p-44 pb-40 md:pb-48 h-full rounded-12 shadow-xl bg-red\">\n\n  <header>\n          <p class=\"t-h2-serif text-yellow\">Innovation in<\/p>\n        <h3 class=\"t-h2-sans text-white\">BPS Education<\/h3>\n  <\/header>\n      <p class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">WesternU\u2019s BPS program is about more than going to class and labs\u2014it\u2019s a rich and varied academic experience designed to prepare them for a rewarding career. It starts with our diverse scientific department, who supplement classroom learning with scientific internships with biotech or pharmaceutical companies for real-world experience. Students have the opportunity to learn from a range of seminar speakers and decorated alumni who provide valuable insights to challenges and accomplishments in the field. Students also benefit from a course dedicated to scientific writing to prepare them to write research papers, along with a graduate seminar that enhances scientific communication skills and prepares students to give scientific talks and presentations. Not only do they learn how to become better communicators, they learn how to listen and formulate questions and have the opportunity to attend scientific conferences to share their findings and network. <\/p>\n  \n          <a class=\"group mt-28 flex items-center text-18 font-bold text-white hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/pharmacy\/programs\/academic\/ph-d-in-biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-sciences-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences Curriculum\n      <span class=\"fill-yellow ml-12 text-base transition-all group-hover:translate-x-8\">\n      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.4.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n            <\/li>\n          <li class=\"grow animation-slide-top md:w-[30%]\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"600\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n              <div class=\"block h-full\">\n  <figure class=\"h-full overflow-hidden shadow-xl rounded-12\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/111621-msps-group-and-lab-11-e1724442150598-970x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a lab coat and face mask is using a microscope in a laboratory filled with scientific equipment and supplies.\" \/>\n  \n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section vue-app class=\"mt-48 md:mt-72 py-48 lg:py-72 bg-red text-white\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"sm:flex sm:flex-wrap md:justify-center px-12\">\n      <div class=\"w-full sm:w-6\/12 md:w-full lg:w-3\/12 md:mb-40 lg:mb-0 px-12\">\n                  \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Expert Faculty,<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Caring Mentors<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences students benefit from the support of our dedicated faculty, who mentor students through every step of the program\u2014from conducting original research labs to confidently presenting results.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWesternU\u2019s students thrive in a hands-on, nurturing learning environment.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-full sm:w-6\/12 md:w-4\/12 lg:w-3\/12 mt-56 md:mt-0 px-12 sm:mt-0\">\n          <div class=\"relative w-full pt-aspect-square bg-red-dark\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/081022-pharmacy-lab-nazarian-02-e1724443428339.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A person wearing glasses and a white lab coat stands in a laboratory with hands clasped. Shelves with bottles and equipment are visible in the background.\">\n                                  <\/div>\n          <figure class=\"md:pb-20\">\n                          <figcaption class=\"mt-24 md:mt-36 mb-16 font-sans font-extrabold text-16 leading-140 tracking-10\">Arbi Nazarian, PhD<br>Professor<\/figcaption>\n                        <blockquote class=\"t-p2\">\n              <p>&#8220;We focus on helping our students develop strong scientific communication skills through courses like Graduate Seminar and Scientific Writing. This gives them the confidence and ability to pursue a wide range of exciting career paths.&#8221;<\/p>\n            <\/blockquote>\n          <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-full sm:w-6\/12 md:w-4\/12 lg:w-3\/12 mt-56 md:mt-0 px-12 \">\n          <div class=\"relative w-full pt-aspect-square bg-red-dark\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/msps-120517-rxb-sanchez-2.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/lp\/msps-120517-rxb-sanchez-2.jpg 1200w, \/media\/lp\/msps-120517-rxb-sanchez-2-1024x735.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Two scientists in lab coats analyze green cell structures on a computer screen in a laboratory. One is pointing to the screen, guiding the other in understanding the data.\">\n                                  <\/div>\n          <figure class=\"md:pb-20\">\n                          <figcaption class=\"mt-24 md:mt-36 mb-16 font-sans font-extrabold text-16 leading-140 tracking-10\">David J. Sanchez, PhD<br>Associate Professor<\/figcaption>\n                        <blockquote class=\"t-p2\">\n              <p>&#8220;The program\u2019s unique dual focus on biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences really makes us special. We are here to make life better for all&#8211;we feel an incredible sense of purpose.&#8221;<\/p>\n            <\/blockquote>\n          <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-full sm:w-6\/12 md:w-4\/12 lg:w-3\/12 mt-56 md:mt-0 px-12 \">\n          <div class=\"relative w-full pt-aspect-square bg-red-dark\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/081022-pharmacy-lab-huang-02-e1724443458454.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A woman wearing a lab coat sits at a workstation in a laboratory, smiling at the camera. Laboratory equipment and notes are visible in the background.\">\n                                  <\/div>\n          <figure class=\"md:pb-20\">\n                          <figcaption class=\"mt-24 md:mt-36 mb-16 font-sans font-extrabold text-16 leading-140 tracking-10\">Ying Huang, MD, PhD<br>Professor<\/figcaption>\n                        <blockquote class=\"t-p2\">\n              <p>&#8220;I enjoy working among the close-knit student culture. We encourage social activities outside the lab, such as beach outings and hiking, and fund these opportunities through the program.&#8221;<\/p>\n            <\/blockquote>\n          <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n      \n\n<div class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" style=\"font-size:10% !important;\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:justify-center md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12 md:pr-40 xl:pr-80\">\n        <figure class=\"md:pb-20\">\n          <blockquote>\n            <p class=\"font-sans font-bold text-40 leading-120 tracking-25 text-red-light\">\u201cWorking with my faculty mentor and others has given me the collaborative experience that is really essential when working in a lab.\u201d<\/p>\n          <\/blockquote>\n                          <figcaption class=\"mt-24 md:mt-36 text-18 font-sans font-bold leading-140 tracking-15\">Kevin Ventocilla<br>WesternU Student, MS Biotechnology &#038; Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 app-gutter pl-20 mt-48 md:mt-0\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-440 bg-yellow\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-440 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/lp\/081721-cop-research-diversity-04.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/lp\/081721-cop-research-diversity-04.jpg 1200w, \/media\/lp\/081721-cop-research-diversity-04-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Two scientists wearing masks and lab coats examine a tray with red liquid samples in a laboratory setting. 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