Pharmaceutical Technologies
Certificate
Designed in response to a need in the biotechnology industry for individuals with an advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the stages of drug development, biopharmaceutical development.
Program overview
Developing Biotech Careers
This certificate is designed for students to advance their careers in biotech.
Students enrolled in the technical graduate certificates will improve their competency and learn new practical skills enabling them to increase productivity and further contribute to their professions. Two courses in the pharmaceutical technologies certificate are offered in on-ground format only.
This certificate is designed for students to advance their careers in biotech.
Students enrolled in the technical graduate certificates will improve their competency and learn new practical skills enabling them to increase productivity and further contribute to their professions. Two courses in the pharmaceutical technologies certificate are offered in on-ground format only.
- Stackable certificates consist of four or five courses totaling 12 s.h. 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 all credits toward the degree program.
- All courses can be taken on ground in Boston. Some can be taken entirely online.
- Lab courses are delivered on ground.
- Industry-aligned faculty have real-world experience.
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 start-ups.
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
Students gain the advanced scientific knowledge, intellectual flexibility, drive, and professional skills in demand by the biotech industry.
Students are trained with the professional skills to meet critical healthcare and environmental challenges-and to change lives.
Students develop expertise and grow their careers in the industry.
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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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