Master of Science in Cell and Gene Therapies
An innovative nonthesis degree program that prepares students for the evolving field of cell and gene therapy.
Program Overview
Format and Location
On ground
Boston, MA
Commitment
2 – 2.5 Years
Part time, Full time
Entry Term(s)
Fall, Spring
The forefront of innovation
95%
Graduates secure employment opportunities soon after completing their degree. (2021 graduate survey data)
20%
Average percent increase of salary of master’s degree holder than a bachelor’s degree. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
10.8%
Expected growth of jobs related to regenerative medicine in New England over the next decade.
Cooperative Education
Students in the MS in Cell and Gene Therapies program gain real-world knowledge, awareness, perspective, and confidence during a four- to six-month 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 3,800 employer partners across the globe. Recent co-op placements have included Biogen Idec, EMD Serono/Millipore, Harvard Medical School, Medimmune, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, New England Biolabs, Regeneron, Novartis, and Genzyme.
Research
Our faculty are involved in research centers, labs, and institutes, including:
- Institute for Chemical Imaging of Living Systems
- 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 300,000 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 Teaching Professor
Director, MS Cell and Gene Therapies
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Prerequisite – Biology
- Online application
- Application fee
- All transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- English language proficiency
- Degree earned or in progress at a US or Canadian institution
- Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
- Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.
Tuition and Financing
Future tuition costs, fees, and standard student budget amounts may differ from year to year.
There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more.
International Students
This program meets F1 Visa requirements. There may be additional documents required to apply.
Application 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
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A graduate degree from Northeastern University can take your career to the next level.
Meet our Faculty
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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 […] -
Md Amin Hossain
Dr. Amin focuses on developing innovative analytical methods for pre-clinical drug development, encompassing both small and large molecules. He specializes in using LC-MS/MS to analyze in vitro, in vivo, and clinical samples through multi-omics approaches. His interests include native protein analysis (protein-ligand and protein-protein interactions via nano- and micro-flow ESI) using both bottom-up and top-down […]
I found the Stem Cell and Regeneration Course extremely informative and fascinating. This field of research is constantly changing, and Dr. Monaghan did a really good job of providing us with the necessary background knowledge which put the more recent research breakthroughs of the field into context.
Andrea Pires, MS Cell and Gene Therapies ’25
Student Stories
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Graduate Student Experience Spotlight: Andrea Pires, MS in Cell & Gene Therapies
What are you studying and when are you graduating? I am a master’s student in the Cell and Gene Therapies program. I am expected to graduate in the Fall or Spring of 2025 depending on how long my co-op is. Why did you decide to enroll at Northeastern University and pursue an advanced degree in […] -
Graduate Student Experience Spotlight: Valery Trujillo, MS in Cell & Gene Therapies
What are you studying and when are you graduating? I am a master’s student in the Cell and Gene Therapies programs, with plans to graduate in April 2025. Why did you decide to enroll at Northeastern University and pursue an advanced degree in Cell & Gene Therapies? My undergraduate degree is in Biotechnology Engineering, and […]
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