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Graduate Certificate in Synthetic Biology at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Certificate covering the physical and chemical principles of biological function with a focus on building biological systems, organised across molecular, circuit/network, cell, community and societal scales.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Center for Synthetic Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

CHEM ENG 376 Principles of Synthetic Biology, CHEM ENG 395 Deconstructing Synthetic Biology, one responsible conduct of research course, and three electives covering at least two scale or skills categories.

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Entry requirements

Enrolled PhD and Master's students in The Graduate School with permission from their programme, who must also meet their department's degree requirements.

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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