Vaccine Development

Unique Features

• This stackable certificate consists of five courses totaling 15 semester hour credits.
• The certificate may serve as a gateway to the MS in Biotechnology program. Individuals who successfully complete a certificate can apply to the MS in Biotechnology program and, if accepted, apply credits toward the degree program.
• All courses can be performed on ground in Boston.
• Lab courses are delivered on ground.
• Industry-aligned faculty have real-world experience.
• The curriculum leverages the lessons learned in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in providing students insights and the skills necessary to pursue careers in vaccine development.

Program Objectives

• Develop specialized skills and knowledge in the science of vaccines to fill a need in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences industry.
• Earn stackable credentials that can later be applied to a Master of Science in Biotechnology.
• Set yourself apart from peers and advance your career with cutting-edge skills in vaccine development.

Career Outlook

A career in vaccine development offers an excellent professional opportunity in a growing healthcare field. Average salaries, according to BLS.gov, are $85K depending on position and role in the field. The demand for those qualified to enter this field is expected to grow quickly over the coming years. Careers in the sciences often require an advanced degree, and this certificate program provides stackable credentials to put toward a master’s degree in the future.