Master of Science in Biotechnology - Molecular Biotechnology

The MS in Biotechnology program was created to respond to regional and national needs for a stronger scientific workforce by preparing our students with the biotechnology expertise and professional skills they need to be immediately productive in industrial, governmental, and clinical settings. Northeastern’s MS in Biotechnology is an innovative, non-thesis graduate degree program. The curriculum of this professional science master’s combines advanced interdisciplinary training in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical science with the development of high-value business skills critical to success in today’s dynamic workplace. The molecular biotechnology concentration provides students with didactic and practical knowledge in molecular biotechnology, protein expression, and structural biology. Students learn how to generate and optimize molecular forms used to express recombinant proteins to be used as biopharmaceuticals. Particular attention is paid to cutting-edge technologies such as RNAi and CRISPRCAS9. In addition, the students learn how to purify biopharmaceuticals and analyze aggregation and how to prevent it.

Have received a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or universityAll transcriptsPersonal statementResumé2 letters of recommendationProof of English Proficiency is required for all applicants and for all programs (from one of the following):Degree earned or in progress at an U.S. institutionorDegree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instructionorOfficial exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT( (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.Minimum GPA of 3.0