A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- MS
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 51.0720
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Northeastern’s Master of Science in Biotechnology is a professional master's program, an innovative, nonthesis graduate degree. It combines advanced interdisciplinary training in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences with the development of high-value business skills critical to success in today’s dynamic workplace. This program is designed to prepare graduates to innovate, collaborate, and lead as research, managerial, or technical professionals in a wide range of biotechnology specialties. The two-year program offers students the possibility to pursue one of ten concentrations to further their knowledge in a specific topical area of the field.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_21bea82a
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Core Requirements
major core · 0 items
Required Core
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following two options: · major core · 8 items
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- Complete one of the following two options:Not resolved to a course3
Option A:
1 item
- 3
Option B:
1 item
- 1
Complete 2 semester hours from the Electives list below
electives · 1 item
- 1
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete 3 semester hours based on lab skills placement test results:Not resolved to a course3
Option A (Student exempted from basic lab skills instruction due to placement test results)
0 items
Complete 3 semester hours from the Electives list.
electives · 0 items
Option B (Student requires lab skills instruction)
1 item
- 1
Complete 2 semester hours from the Electives list.
electives · 0 items
Optional Co-op Experience
1 item
- 0
Agricultural Biotechnology Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required
2 items
- 3
- 3
Elective
electives · 10 items
- In consultation with advisor, complete a minimum of 3 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course3
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Biodefense Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required
2 items
- 3
- 3
Elective
electives · 7 items
- In consultation with advisor, complete a minimum of 3 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course3
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- SCHM 6418Managing Operations and the Supply ChainNot resolved to a course
Biopharmaceutical Technologies and Analytics Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required
2 items
- 3
- 3
Elective
electives · 8 items
- In consultation with advisor, complete a minimum of 3 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course3
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Artificial Intelligence Focus
3 items
- 3
- 3
- NNMD 5310Bioethics in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceNot resolved to a course
Biotechnology Operations Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required
2 items
- 3
- 3
Elective
electives · 1 item
- In consultation with advisor, complete a minimum of 3 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course3
Process Sciences Focus
2 items
- 3
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Manufacturing Quality Operations Focus
3 items
- 3
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Regulatory Science Focus
2 items
- 3
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Enterprise Focus
2 items
- 3
- 3
Artificial Intelligence Focus
3 items
- 3
- 3
- NNMD 5310Bioethics in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceNot resolved to a course
Electives Option
electives · 1 item
- Complete 9 semester hours from the Electives list.Not resolved to a course9
Electives List
electives · 0 items
Electives not on this list may be taken with academic advisor approval.
electives · 42 items
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Any 1 SH course from BUSN 5000 to BUSN 7999
50 items
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- MGMT 6425Sustainability and LeadershipNot resolved to a course
- MGSC 6400Information AnalysisNot resolved to a course
- MGSC 6404Managing Information ResourcesNot resolved to a course
- 3
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- NNMD 5310Bioethics in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceNot resolved to a course
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- As published: “Pharmaceutical Biochemistry”4
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- SCHM 6418Managing Operations and the Supply ChainNot resolved to a course
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