Overview
To capitalize on the explosive growth and career opportunities in the biotechnology field, Northeastern University offers a state-of-the-art 1-Year Master of Science in Biotechnology - Experiential program.
In just one year, you can earn your master’s degree through this intensive, work-based, experience-driven program. In the classroom, you’ll learn the must-have skills to thrive in today’s biotech workplace, with industry experts serving as your faculty.
You’ll hone those skills through several experiential-learning opportunities—including two signature lab courses, a co-op, and a Capstone project—allowing you to build your resumé as you learn. At the end of your year, you’ll be able to advance in this exciting field, armed with a portfolio of your work so you can stand out from other candidates and begin or grow your career faster.
Career Outlook
Learn today’s in-demand skills as you prepare to play a pivotal role in genomics, drug discovery, cancer therapy, and more. Our academic programs have achieved international recognition, and our experience-driven opportunities allow you to put classroom concepts to work in an in-demand career. And we’re proud that 94% of students in our program have received job offers after graduation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations in Biotechnology
- Cell Culture Processes for Biopharmaceutical Production
- The Biotechnology Enterprise
- Scientific Information Management for Biotechnology Managers
- Biotechnology Applications Laboratory
- Protein Chemistry
- Molecular Cell Biology for Biotechnology
- Experimental Design and Biostatistics
- Concepts in Regulatory Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry View 221 other Masters in Biotechnology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Tuition Fee
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International
42000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42000 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
42000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42000 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.