School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Colorado is home to a thriving bioscience hub and is the life science center for the Rocky Mountain region. There is a high demand for skilled professionals in the bioscience field, and the Professional Science Master’s program offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and prepare for new roles in this ever-evolving industry.
For PSM alumnus Raymond Quinones, his vision for starting a company after graduation become a reality. He created a fermentation and research startup company at CSU Spur.
Quinones graduated in fall 2025 from the program, and offered insights about the program and suggestions for student success.
Our PSM Details page has information on CSU Fort Collins and CSU Spur locations, curriculum and electives, and frequently asked questions.
Rather than a thesis, the capstone of the PSM program is an internship during which students work with sponsoring organizations (in the academic or industrial sectors) to analyze and solve real problems, applying learning from coursework.
The internship includes both business and technical aspects; the project design and deliverables are negotiated among the student, student advisor, and the organizational contact.
PSM programs consist of two years of academic training in an emerging or interdisciplinary area, along with a professional component that may include internships and “cross-training” in workplace skills, such as business, communications, and regulatory affairs.
When you partner with our Professional Science Master’s Program, you’re providing your employees with valuable new opportunities to learn and grow. Collaborations can take many forms and we are open to new opportunities!
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With flexible lectures and laboratory schedules, an innovative curriculum designed in collaboration with industry advisors, and convenient locations in Fort Collins and Denver, our program is the key to launching or accelerating your career in Colorado’s biomanufacturing and biotechnology sector.
If you’re ready to learn more, drop us a line!
