Experimental Biotechnology
Certificate
Get hands-on, lab-based biotechnology experience with Northeastern's Graduate Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology, designed for individuals looking to enhance their technical expertise in the biotech industry.
Program overview
Your pathway to biotech
Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology was developed to meet the biotech industry’s demand for professionals with hands-on, lab-based skills.
Ideal for those without a background in biotechnology, this four-course program focuses on enhancing your technical competency and equipping you with new practical skills to increase your productivity in the lab.
Delivered on-ground in Boston, the program is taught by industry-aligned faculty with real-world experience. The certificate can also serve as a gateway to the MS in Biotechnology program—apply your completed credits toward the degree if accepted.
Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology was developed to meet the biotech industry’s demand for professionals with hands-on, lab-based skills.
Ideal for those without a background in biotechnology, this four-course program focuses on enhancing your technical competency and equipping you with new practical skills to increase your productivity in the lab.
Delivered on-ground in Boston, the program is taught by industry-aligned faculty with real-world experience. The certificate can also serve as a gateway to the MS in Biotechnology program—apply your completed credits toward the degree if accepted.
- Complete four to five courses, totaling 12 credit hours.
- Stackable certificates offer a pathway to the MS in Biotechnology program, with the ability to transfer all earned credits
- Learn on-ground in Boston with industry-experienced faculty.
- Gain hands-on lab skills to enhance your contributions to the biotech field.
- Some courses are available entirely online, with lab components delivered on-ground.
The multi-billion-dollar biotechnology industry is diverse, growing, and filled with opportunity. Individuals with advanced scientific knowledge, intellectual flexibility, drive, and professional skills can pursue paths of innovation with the potential to meet critical healthcare and environmental challenges—and to change lives.
The industry’s unparalleled growth is projected to continue in the coming years. The result is an ongoing expansion of career opportunities on every level and in every industry sector, from large pharmaceutical operations to entrepreneurial biotechnology startups.
Northeastern’s experiential learning model integrates academics with practical applications. Engage in case studies and collaborative research with faculty to acquire relevant, industry-ready skills that can be immediately applied to your career in biotechnology.
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Online application
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon acceptance of admissions)
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
GPA 3.0 or higher
Personal statement
English language proficiency:
Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
Official 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.
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Enhance your lab-based skills and technical knowledge to advance your career in the dynamic biotechnology industry.
Acquire practical, hands-on biotechnology skills to increase your productivity and effectiveness in lab settings.
Use this certificate as a stepping stone to the MS in Biotechnology, applying your completed credits toward the master’s degree.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$23,136Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
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