Master of Science in Biotechnology

The Master of Science in Biomedical Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the cross-disciplinary integration of human pathobiology with drug action, invention, and clinical utility.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.Career OutlookGraduates of the Biomedical Science program are primarily healthcare professionals who gain basic training in human biology and disease, and go on to advancing in their current roles. Some graduates from the department have established careers as independent:Industry scientists and administrators (Big Pharma, biotech), Clinical laboratory staff members, Academic biomedical researchersScience teaching faculty, Medical liaison specialists, Pharmaceutical product representatives,Medical writers

Enrolling graduate and professional program students are required to submit to Northeastern University (NU) their official transcripts including evidence of the completion of the bachelor’s degree and the date of degree conferral within 30 days from the start of their first academic term.