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Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology builds a foundation in basic biotechnology concepts and skills for people without a biotechnology background. It suits those working in other fields who want to raise their productivity or move into biotechnology-related roles.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 12 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Five required courses: Foundations in Biotechnology, The Role of Patents in the Biotechnology Industry, Protein Principles in Biotechnology, Cell Culture Applications for Biopharmaceuticals and Molecular Approaches in Biotechnology. A minimum 3.000 GPA is required.

Career pathways

Biotechnology-related roles for professionals moving from other fields.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 semester hours

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