Master of Science in Biotechnology
Join the forefront of discovery and accelerate your career with a Master of Science in Biotechnology.
95%
The College of Science prepares graduates for the future of work. 95% of our graduates secure employment opportunities soon after completing their degree. (2021 graduate survey data)
20%
A master’s degree holder can expect to earn an average of 20 percent more than someone who has only earned their bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021).
85%
The average U.S. bioscience worker earned nearly $99,000 in 2016, 85% greater than the average for the overall private sector. (BIO, 2018).
Northeastern’s Master of Science in Biotechnology is a professional master’s program, an innovative, nonthesis graduate degree. It combines advanced interdisciplinary training in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences with the development of high-value business skills critical to success in today’s dynamic workplace. This program is designed to prepare graduates to innovate, collaborate, and lead as research, managerial, or technical professionals in a wide range of biotechnology specialties.
Need more flexibility?
We also offer Graduate Certificates in Biotechnology, Experimental Biotechnology, and Molecular Biotechnology Learn more here.
Commitment
- 2-3 years
- Full-time & part-time offerings
- Available on-campus in Boston, MA, Oakland, CA, Portland, ME, Toronto, ON, or online
Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- All transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
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Delve into your future career path on co-op
Students in the MS in Biotechnology program gain real-world knowledge, awareness, perspective, and confidence during a 3-8 month (varies across campus locations) graduate co-op in industry, academia, or government. As the recognized leader in experiential learning and a trusted source of high-caliber students, Northeastern boasts a network of more than 3,000 public and private sector co-op locations on seven continents. Recent biotechnology co-op placements have included Biogen Idec, EMD Serono/Millipore, Harvard Medical School, Medimmune, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, New England Biolabs, Regeneron, Novartis, and Genzyme, among others. Learn more here.
Career Outlook
Earning a degree at Northeastern opens the door to a network of more than 275,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and global nongovernmental organizations. As a result, our community expands continents, furthering our commitment to global, lifelong connections. Learn more here.
National Professional Science Master’s Association recognition
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