Vaccine Development

• 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-site in Boston.
• Industry-aligned faculty have real-world experience.
• The curriculum leverages the lessons learned in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to provide students with insights and the skills necessary to pursue careers in vaccine development.
• Graduates of the program will be poised to contribute to the burgeoning scientific field of disease treatment and prevention.

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 the position and role in the field. The demand for those qualified to enter the workforce 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.

Fall Domestic: August 1

Spring Domestic: December 1

• 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.