Degree program- Biological Therapeutics

Field of study: Natural Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences

Discipline: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences

Language of instruction: English

Degree awarded: Master’s degree

Where and when will you have classes?

Location:
Classes are held in laboratories on the Ochota Campus, mainly at the Faculty of Physics (5 Ludwika Pasteura St.) and at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (4 Księcia Trojdena St.).
Some classes involving guests from outside Warsaw (e.g. representatives of pharmaceutical companies) will be conducted online.

Schedule:
Classes take place Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

What knowledge, skills and competencies will you gain in the “Biological Therapeutics” program?

In the “Biological Therapeutics” program, you will acquire knowledge in areas such as:

Design and in vitro synthesis of nucleic acid–based biological drugs;
Molecular mechanisms of biological drug action at the cellular and organismal level;
Pharmaceutical biophysics methods for improving drug design, quality control, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing optimization;
Biochemical mechanisms in cells and their application in the production of therapeutic substances;
Purification of therapeutic proteins (e.g. antibodies) and cellular systems used for drug production;
Design of preclinical studies of biological drugs using in vitro cell cultures and animal models;
Methods of drug delivery to cells using lipid nanoparticles;
Ethical creation of animal models for preclinical research using CRISPR/Cas9, and proper use of animals according to current legislation and good practices;
Application of modern analytical techniques in biological drug research;
State-of-the-art technologies and genetic modification methods used in drug production;
Regulatory, patent, financial, and management aspects of biological drug development;
Quality control principles for protein- and nucleic acid–based drugs and their preclinical-scale production;
Biotechnological production processes and separation and transport methods.

You will learn to:

Critically analyze scientific publications and patents, and present research results clearly and effectively;
Plan and conduct biotechnological experiments, interpret results, and prepare research reports;
Develop soft skills through teamwork and leadership;
Use bioinformatics tools for the design, analysis, and optimization of biological drugs;
Assess the suitability of various methods and instruments, and propose optimal solutions in drug development and production;
Develop hands-on laboratory skills in pharmaceutical biotechnology;
Implement and supervise biosimilar drug production and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

During the “Biological Therapeutics” studies, you will gain comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in pharmaceutical biotechnology, analytical and laboratory skills, and the competencies required to work in the innovative biological and biosimilar drug industry. You will be prepared to work effectively in research and development as well as production departments of biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies.

Career opportunities

After completing the Master’s program in Biological Therapeutics, you will be qualified to work primarily in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, where your specialized knowledge will be highly valued.(After completing your Master’s degree in Biological Therapeutics, you can find employment in the pharmaceutical and biological sectors.)

Main employment areas include:

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries – companies involved in the development, production, and quality control of biological and biosimilar drugs, including monoclonal antibodies. Possible roles: production specialist, quality control specialist, bioprocess development scientist, or clinical research associate.
Research and diagnostic laboratories – institutions conducting research on new drugs, gene therapies, cell culture, or molecular diagnostics.
Medical and hospital facilities – especially in diagnostic and medical biotechnology laboratories involved in research and implementation of modern therapies.
Cosmetic and functional food industries – companies using biotechnology to create new protein-based products.
Education and training sector – opportunities to work as an academic lecturer or corporate trainer in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Specialist positions – e.g. medical representative, production coordinator, cell culture specialist, bioinformatician, process biotechnologist, or quality assurance specialist.

In summary, graduates of the “Biological Therapeutics” program will have a wide range of career opportunities in the modern pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as in medicine, diagnostics, education, and related sectors.