Graduate Certificate Programs

College of Science certificate programs include four to six graduate-level courses focused on a concentration within a broader field of study. These flexible, stackable certificates can typically be completed within a year, enabling students to quickly jumpstart their education to meet their goals.

All Graduate Certificate Programs

  • This program explores statistical reasoning, mathematical modeling, and advanced methods, equipping students for diverse career opportunities.

  • The Graduate Certificate in Biodefense and Biosecurity equips students with the skills to detect, analyze, and respond to biosecurity threats, preparing them for vital roles in biotechnology and public health.

  • The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics seeks to provide students with core knowledge in bioinformatics programming, integrating knowledge from the biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines.

  • This certificate equips students with advanced knowledge in protein analysis, focusing on the characterization of biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars to meet the biotechnology industry’s evolving demands.

  • Gain foundational biotechnology skills with a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology. This program is designed for individuals without a biotech background seeking to expand career opportunities in this growing industry.

  • Gain a solid foundation in the business of biotechnology with Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise. Ideal for professionals ready to manage teams or transition into business-oriented roles.

  • The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Regulatory Science is designed in response to the biotechnology industry’s need for skilled professionals familiar with regulatory practices.

  • Get hands-on, lab-based biotechnology experience with Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology, designed for individuals looking to enhance their technical expertise in the biotech industry.

  • The Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing and Quality Operations provides students with an advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality operations.

  • Explore cutting-edge knowledge with Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biotechnology. Enhance your understanding of advanced protein structure analysis and prepare for a dynamic role in the biotech industry.

  • Join one of the world’s first certificate programs in nanomedicine. Gain advanced training in nanomedicine and develop skills in research, translation, and commercialization in eight to twelve months.

  • Students will explore in detail the key genomic technologies and computational approaches that are driving advances in prognostics, diagnostics, and treatment, learning how scientists sequence, assemble, and analyze the function and structure of genomes.

  • Designed in response to a need in the biotechnology industry for individuals with an advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the stages of drug development, biopharmaceutical development.

  • This program is designed in response to a need in the biotechnology industry for individuals with an advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of process development of biopharmaceuticals.

  • This certificate provides current Northeastern graduate students enrolled in sustainability programs in other colleges with interdisciplinary skills and experience to enhance their employment opportunities.

  • The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resurfaced the importance of effective and accessible vaccines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This certification equips health and science students with the necessary skills needed to understand and contribute to vaccine development.

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Part-Time Enrollment

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree and would like to further their education, but who are not committed to a full degree program may enroll on a part-time basis and cannot exceed more than two courses per semester. These students may earn a maximum of 12 semester hours over time prior to applying to a degree program.

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