Program Overview
Commitment
2-3 Years
Part time, Full time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring
Advance your career in biotech
95%
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).
Accreditations
This program is offered under the written consent of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities for the period from September 14, 2021, to January 18, 2028. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
The MS in Biotechnology is also recognized by the National Professional Science Master’s Association.
Specializations
Students choose from concentrations that combine core courses with specialized and elective study. Each includes a co-op with an industry, academic, or government partner, as well as wet lab coursework to build essential bench and technical skills for advancing in the field.
Concentrations include:
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Biodefense
- Biopharmaceutical technologies and analytics
- Biotechnology operations
- Interdisciplinary
Cooperative Education
Students in the MS in Biotechnology program gain real-world knowledge, awareness, perspective, and confidence during a three- to six-month graduate co-op in industry or academia. As the recognized leader in experiential learning and a trusted source of high-caliber students, Northeastern boasts a network of more than 3,800 public and private sector co-op locations on seven continents. Recent co-op placements have included:
- Biogen Idec
- EMD Serono/Millipore
- Harvard Medical School
- Medimmune
- New England Biolabs
- Regeneron
- Novartis
- Genzyme
Research
Gain hands-on experience by joining our faculty in research centers, labs, and institutes, such as
- Antimicrobial Discovery Center
- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis
- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Nanomedicine
Career Outlook
Earning a degree at Northeastern opens the door to a network of more than 3,000 alumni and 3,800 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.
Program Director
Associate Professor
Director, MS Biotechnology
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- All transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- GRE scores are recommended but not required
- Proof of English proficiency for all applicants
- Prerequisite coursework
Admissions Deadlines
Fall Admission
- International: July 1
- International currently on a F1 visa in the US: July 15
- Domestic: August 1
Spring Admission
- International: November 1
- International currently on a F1 visa in the US: November 15
- Domestic: December 1
Toronto Campus deadlines can be found here.
Ready to apply?
A graduate degree from Northeastern University can take your career to the next level.
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Dennis Fernandes
With a PhD in Physics and a Master’s in Biotechnology from the University of Toronto, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems at the intersection of biophysics, medical imaging, biotechnology, and data science. My research has focused on G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR) signaling dynamics, theranostic nanoparticle development, and fluorescence-based imaging techniques. I have […] -
Sudhakaran Prabakaran
Dr. Sudhakaran Prabakaran, Associate Professor at Northeastern University, brings expertise in biotechnology innovation, computational modeling, and AI-driven drug discovery. With a Ph.D. in Systems Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral work in Systems Biology at Harvard University, he bridges biological research and cutting-edge technologies. Previously, Dr. Prabakaran was an Assistant Professor in Genetics […] -
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Ahmed Shabana
Dr. Ahmed Shabana is a part-timer lecturer in MS Biotechnology program at Northeastern University. He received his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Temple University, School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, PA, under the supervision of Prof. Marc AIlies, where he studied nanomedicine for drug and gene delivery. After completing his PhD, he did a two year […] -
Troy Luster
Over the past 15 years, Troy has worked for several biotechnology companies leading research-based target discovery and validation efforts focused primarily on oncology targets. Most recently, Troy worked at Clade Therapeutics (acquired by Century Tx in 2024) leading efforts to genetically engineer induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for downstream differentiation into T cell-based therapies. At […] -
Kinan Alhallak
An immunology, nanomedicine, and cell banking expert. I started my academic career at the University of Arkansas where I majored in biomedical engineering. From there, I was involved in research and decided to pursue my PhD at Washington University in St. Louis. My thesis focused on using nanoparticles to improve the efficacy of cancer therapy. […] -
Steve Faraci
Steve Faraci, PhD is currently Part-time Lecturer at Northeastern University in the Biotechnology Professional Science Master’s Program. He teaches Protein Principles in Biotechnology. He is also co-founder and CSO of Cyta Therapeutics, an early stage polymeric nanomedicine company with a focus on liver diseases. Previously, Steve was Executive Director and Site Head at CAPSUGEL’S Product […]
Student Spotlights
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Luke Smith ’25, biotechnology, shares his experience as a COS student. -
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Izel Eler ’25, MS biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
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