Overview

Within this Cell and Gene Therapies MSc program from Northeastern University students gain professional experience through Northeastern's signature co-op program. Degree requirements include a mandatory co-op assignment, which allows you to practice skills acquired in coursework. Whether you're a recent graduate, looking to advance your career, or become a change agent, at the end of the program you'll be prepared to innovate, collaborate, and lead as a research, managerial, or technical professional within leading biotechnology organizations.

Within the biotechnology boom, cell and gene therapies is one of the fastest-growing fields. Northeastern's Master of Science in Cell and Gene Therapies is an innovative, nonthesis master's program that brings students the knowledge and skills to understand and solve vital biotechnology challenges. The industry-aligned curriculum includes advanced interdisciplinary training in cell and gene therapies, regulatory insight, and business, technical, and interpersonal skills critical to today's employers.

Career opportunities:

Employment for regenerative medicine-related occupations is growing faster than average across the globe.

In New England, jobs related to regenerative medicine are expected to grow by 10.8 percent over the next decade—with salaries for professional workers in related occupations above the national average.

In 2021, the median pay for a genetic counselor was $81,150 annually.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics Programming

Stem Cells and Regeneration

Immunology

Ethics in Biological Research

Cell Culture Processes for Biopharmaceutical Production

Gene Therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 226 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Application fee

Transcripts from all institutions attended

Personal statement

Resumé

2 letters of recommendation

GPA 3.0 +

GRE not required

English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

29808 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1863 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

29808 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1863 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

29808 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1863 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

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