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Educational Objectives
Our main educational objective for students is the attainment of a common core of knowledge in biotechnology, with particular emphasis on their ability to integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries. Specific track objectives are to provide students with didactic and practical knowledge:
- in genomics, proteomics, and other bio-analytical approaches (Molecular Biotechnology)
- in drug discovery, development, and delivery (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
- in bioprocess development and optimization (Process Development)
Graduates receive a Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in biotechnology.
Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Science PSM.
Curriculm Map for Full-time Students Entering AY12/13
Molecular Track (34 SH credits)
First Year
Fall Semester
BIOL6300 Biochemistry (4 SH)
BIOT5120 Introduction to Biotechnology (2 SH)
BIOT5219 The Biotech Enterprise / The Business of Biotechnology (3 SH)
Spring Semester
BIOL6301 Molecular Cell Biology (4 SH)
BIOT7245 Biotechnology Applications Laboratory (2 SH)
BIOT6214 Experimental Design and Biometrics (2 SH)
Second Year
Fall Semester
CHEM5611 Analytical Separations (3 SH)
CHEM5612 Principles of Mass Spectrometry (3 SH)
BIOT5130 Management Skills in Biotechnology (2 SH)
Spring Semester
CHEM5660 Analytical Biochemistry (3 SH)
Elective (5 SH)
Summer
BIOT6964 Co-op Work Experience in Biotechnology (0 SH)
BIOT6411 Co-op Reflection Seminar in Biotechnology (1 SH)
Pharmaceutical Track (34 SH credits)
First Year
Fall Semester
BIOL6300 Biochemistry (4 SH)
BIOT5120 Introduction to Biotechnology (2 SH)
BIOT5219 The Biotech Enterprise / The Business of Biotechnology (3 SH)
Spring Semester
BIOL6301 Molecular Cell Biology (4 SH)
BIOT7245 Biotechnology Applications Laboratory (2 SH)
BIOT6214 Experimental Design and Biometrics (2 SH)
Second Year
Fall Semester
PHSC6210 Drug Design, Evaluation and Development (2 SH)
PHSC6216 Human Physiology and Pathology (2 SH)
PHSC5100 Concepts in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2 SH)
BIOT5130 Management Skills in Biotechnology (2 SH)
Spring Semester
PMST6254 Advanced Drug Delivery (3 SH)
PMST6252 Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism (3 SH)
Elective (2 SH)
Summer
BIOT6964 Co-op Work Experience in Biotechnology (0 SH)
BIOT6411 Co-op Reflection Seminar in Biotechnology (1 SH)
Process Development Track (34 SH credits)
First Year
Fall Semester
BIOL6300 Biochemistry (4 SH)
BIOT5120 Introduction to Biotechnology (2 SH)
BIOT5219 The Biotech Enterprise / The Business of Biotechnology (3 SH)
Spring Semester
BIOL6301 Molecular Cell Biology (4 SH)
BIOT7245 Biotechnology Applications Laboratory (2 SH)
BIOT6214 Experimental Design and Biometrics (2 SH)
Second Year
Fall Semester
CHME5630 Biochemical Engineering (4 SH)
BIOT5130 Management Skills in Biotechnology (2 SH)
Elective (2 SH)
Spring Semester
BIOT5631 Cell Culture Processes for Recombinant Protein Production (3 SH)
or
BIOT5635 Protein Purification in Process Development (3 SH)
Electives (5 SH)
Summer
BIOT6964 Co-op Work Experience in Biotechnology (0 SH)
BIOT6411 Co-op Reflection Seminar in Biotechnology (1 SH)
Progression Requirements
Students will be required to maintain a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or better to remain in good standing in the Program. Student performance will be reviewed annually. Those students with GPAs below 3.00 will be placed on probation for one semester, during which they will be expected to return to good standing. Failure to raise the GPA to 3.00 will be grounds for dismissal from the program.
Students are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and be cleared by the Graduate
Co-op Coordinator prior to performing the internship.
Admission is for Fall semester only. The deadline for Fall 2012 for all applicants needing a visa (international) was May 1, 2012. The deadline for Fall 2012 for all other applicants is July 1, 2012. All required material must be postmarked and the application package must be complete by the deadline. Complete applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The deadline for Fall 2013 for all applicants needing a visa (international) is May 1, 2013. The deadline for Fall 2013 for all other applicants is July 1, 2013.
All applications to the Professional Master of Science (PSM) in Biotechnology Program are processed through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences Graduate Admissions Office regardless of the concentration (track) the applicant wishes to pursue and all pieces of the application package must be submitted to that office.
Admissions Requirements
- Prerequisites - applicants to the PSM in Biotechnology Program must have a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree in biology, chemistry, chemical or biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; there is not a specific requirement as to the number of years it took to obtain the degree i.e. 12+3 is acceptable for applicants from Canada, Europe, and India. Applicants must have completed at least one course in organic chemistry, molecular biology or biochemistry, genetics or physiology, and college-level calculus.
- Application (online submission only), personal goal statement, and resume
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (B) or better
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study (Northeastern transcripts must be requested by the applicant). Applicants whose transcripts are not in English must submit their official transcripts to World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) for credentialing.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years (send score reports to Bouvé College, code 3629); a minimum total score of 304 for the current version is required. A minimum toal score of 1100 or minimum quantitative score of 650 for the former version is required; a GRE Subject Test is optional
- Three letters of recommendation
- For international applicants, TOEFL (send score reports to Bouvé College of Health Sciences, code 3629) or IELTS test
International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in writing and speaking English with a minimal TOEFL score of 100 for the Internet-based test or minimum IELTS score of 7.0. International students residing in countries where English is not a first language are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. International applicants residing in countries where English is a first language are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS if their native language is not English. The English language requirement is waived for international applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from a US institution.
Pace (full-time, part-time, special student)
Students in the Biotechnology PSM Program can enroll either on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students will take a minimum of eight semester hours of courses per semester. Part-time students take one or two courses. Courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate working students. International students must be enrolled on a full-time basis.
if on an F1 (student) visa, attend full-time. Students on an H1 (work) visa must attend part-time. For more information, contact Northeastern's International Student and Scholar Institute at http://www.northeastern.edu/issi/.
Students taking courses on Special Student Status can apply up to 12 semester-hour credits towards the Biotechnology PSM Program. Once 12 credits have been earned, a student must apply to and be accepted into the program before any further courses will count towards the degree. Special students are not eligible to enroll in the following courses: Business of Biotechnology (MGMT6219), the spring sections of Biotechnology Applications Laboratory (BIOT7245), or the fall section of Experimental Design and Biometrics (BIOT6214). Special students are not allowed to enroll in an elective or required course from the specialized tracks without permission of a faculty advisor.
For information on how to apply for special student status, contact the Bouvé College Graduate Admissions Office at 617-373-2708 or go to http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/grad/special.html. In addition to filling out a form, applicants must submit a US$50 processing payment and a transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree. The complete package should be sent to:
Northeastern University
Bouvé College Graduate Admissions Office
123 Behrakis Health Sciences Center
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5000
The Biotechnology PSM Program operates on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. Tuition for academic year 12/13 for Bouvé College of Health Sciences and College of Sciences courses is $1,175 per credit. College of Engineering courses are $1,270 per credit and College of Business Administration courses are $1,345 per credit. Tuition costs are expected to increase for academic year 13/14. For information on tuition and fees, consult Student Financial Services at www.northeastern.edu/financialaid/.
Partial scholarship assistance may be available for exceptional applicants. The Biotechnology Program has no graduate assistantship positions available for students in the program.
Northeastern alumni and graduating seniors may be eligible for the Double Husky Scholarship Program. For more information, go to www.northeastern.edu/doublehusky/. Students enrolled in a PlusOne program are not eligible for graduate financial aid administered by the Office of the Provost including Double Husky and Dean's Scholarships.
Northeastern University's Student Financial Services provides information on additional scholarship opportunities, loans, and student employment and as well as a glossary of terms at www.northeastern.edu/financialaid/. The newsletter published by Student Financial Services, The Source, is a useful resource for program applicants.
Applications Professional Master of Science in Biotechnology Program are to be filled out and submitted via online only. Click on the link below to connect to the online application system.
All applications to the program are processed through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences Graduate Admissions Office regardless of the concentration (track) the applicant wishes to pursue. All pieces of the application package, such as transcripts, must be submitted to that office.
Northeastern University
Bouvé College Graduate Admissions Office
123 Behrakis Health Sciences Center
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5000
USA
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