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When you work in any science-based organization, you’re not just a scientist. You have to be able to write a business plan and submit a budget for your projects. The PSM program gives you a very valuable combination of skills.
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You need to know – and be able to communicate – how one aspect of an environmental study relates to another in order to implement cost-effective management strategies.
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This program really enables students to be productive members of the biotech field — understanding how to turn scientific discoveries into commercial products that can be sold profitably to fund future research.
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I wanted to use physics in an industrial setting, and I did through my internship at Biotronik — improving the incoming inspection process for components used in implantable pacemakers and cardio defibrillators. Plus, it led to a full-time job.
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The Professional Science Master’s degree programs provide students with opportunities to earn an M.S. degree through non-thesis, interdisciplinary programs that require internship experience and integrate graduate studies in science with training in communication, business management, ethics, and computer applications.

Programs offer:
  • Cutting edge training in scientific disciplines
  • Education in professional areas (business, computer applications, communication) not included in traditional Master's or Doctoral programs in a scientific discipline
  • Interactions with potential employers through internships and other experiences

If you are:

  • A graduating senior majoring in biology, physics, chemistry or related scientific discipline
    OR
  • A working professional exploring options for pursuing a graduate degree
    AND
  • Looking for a professional program that blends graduate studies in science with leadership and management training then.....

Professional Science M.S. Programs at OSU may be for you!  Click here for an OSU brochure.

For more information on PSM degrees nationwide, view the national website and read the National Research Council's recent publication "Science Professionals: Master's Education for a Competitive World" available online.