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Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary training in biotechnology broader than any single department, with substantial exposure to industrial biotechnology research and careers.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Two biology fundamentals courses (IBiS students take IBIS 410-0 Quantitative Biology), three biotechnology electives, required CHEM_ENG 478-0 Advances in Biotechnology and one responsible conduct of research course. Activities include a monthly seminar series, lab rotations, industry internships and a practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to enrolled PhD students of The Graduate School with the permission of their programme.

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.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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