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ScM Biotechnology at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master's covering drug discovery, drug and gene delivery, cell therapy and biotechnology business. The Sc.M. is the thesis degree: students research throughout the program with a faculty mentor in a Brown lab.

Faculty: Division of Master's and Professional Programs  |  Department: Division of Biology and Medicine, Biotechnology Graduate Program  |  Duration: 1 to 2 years; minimum 8 tuition units  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

At least five of eight units as structured advanced courses in biology or the sciences (no more than three units of thesis research), a thesis, a seminar presentation and a final oral examination, with grade B or better. Research areas include cancer therapeutics, mesenchymal stem cells, nerve guidance channels and cartilage regeneration.

Career pathways

Research and development, commercialization, biotech consulting, regulatory affairs and drug discovery roles, or further study at medical schools and other institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Biotechnology master's (programme-specific, applies to AM and ScM): GRE not required. Background in life sciences, biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, physics or chemistry. Three letters of recommendation, personal statement up to 1,500 words, resume/CV. TOEFL iBT minimum 100 (tests on or before January 20, 2026), IELTS minimum 8.0 for non-native speakers unless exempt. A Brown faculty member must agree to host the student in a lab. Deadlines: Spring - international October 1, final November 1; Fall - April 15.

Master's and professional master's cohorts start in fall (September), with some programmes starting in summer (June-August); billing is by Summer, Fall and Spring terms.

Professional master's programmes charge a $200 one-time application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

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