Master in Biotechnology (Master's)

For Master in Biotechnology (Master's), the tuition fee is 25,088 USD per year.

Northeastern’s Master of Science in Biotechnology is a nonthesis, professional graduate degree. It combines advanced interdisciplinary training in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences with business skills relevant to the industry. The program prepares graduates to innovate, collaborate, and lead as research, managerial, or technical professionals. Students can specialize through one of several concentrations or an electives option. Starting Fall 2026, on-ground students must complete an experiential learning requirement.

Focus areas include Agricultural Biotechnology, Biodefense, Biopharmaceutical Technologies and Analytics, Biotechnology Operations.

The program requires 34 total semester hours, including core courses, a choice between a laboratory or practicum, and electives. Students can either choose one of the named concentrations or complete an electives option. An optional co-op experience is also available.

Graduates are prepared to innovate, collaborate, and lead as research, managerial, or technical professionals in biotechnology. Specific roles mentioned include positions in discovery, clinical operations, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, and consulting.

The program is designed for individuals seeking to develop advanced scientific and business skills to become research, managerial, or technical professionals in the biotechnology sector, including those interested in operations, biodefense, or biopharmaceutical development.

The programme totals about 34 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration of two years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes.

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