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MS Biotechnology at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

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. Offered at: Boston, Oakland, Portland, Primarily Online, Toronto.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Chemistry Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 34 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 34 semester hours. Required courses include BIOT 5120 Foundations in Biotechnology; BIOT 5219 The Biotechnology Enterprise; BIOT 5401 Scientific Communication and Problem Solving in Biotechnology; BIOT 5621 Protein Principles in Biotechnology; BIOT 5630 Cell Culture Applications for Biopharmaceuticals; BIOT 5750 Molecular Approaches in Biotechnology.

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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: 34 semester hours

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