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
- Biotechnology, MS (Primarily Online) Chemistry, MS (Boston) Biodefense and Biosecurity, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Biopharmaceutical Analytical Sciences, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Portland) Biotechnology Enterprise, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Biotechnology Regulatory Science, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Experimental Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Manufacturing and Quality Operations in Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Portland) Pharmaceutical Technologies, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Process Science, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Vaccine Development, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Marine and Environmental Sciences Mathematics Physics Psychology Cross-Disciplinary Science PhD Interdisciplinary Programs Graduate Certificate Programs College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Additional Programs Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements Northeastern’s Master of Science in Biotechnology is a professional master's program, an innovative, nonthesis graduate degree. 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 concentrations to further their knowledge in a specific topical area of the field. Concentrations Agricultural Biotechnology Concentration The agricultural concentration goes beyond the production of biological drugs and focuses on the key agricultural biotechnology (agritech) principles and methods used today. Students have an opportunity to learn the principles of agritech and the role they play in the concepts and fundamentals of agriculture today. The concentration addresses plant, animal, food, and ecological biotechnology. The learning of the students is reinforced by both lecture courses and project-driven laboratory experience that provides hands-on learning of modern agricultural methodologies. Biodefense Concentration The biodefense concentration is designed to prepare students for the initial homeland biodefense and bioterrorism response. Students have an opportunity to learn the microbiology and epidemiology of biological agents that are potential threats, identify and propose countermeasures, and develop expertise in response and recovery strategies and policies. The learning combines the foundational biotechnology courses with case-based and hands-on bioethical, biowarfare, and bioterrorism courses. Biopharmaceutical Technologies and Analytics Concentration The biopharmaceutical technologies and analytics track focuses on structures, variants and activities of biological molecules as well as how to convert purified proteins to biopharmaceutical drug products that are compatible for clinical use. Students learn the diversity of molecular forms derived from biological products, techniques to analyze and characterize these forms, and the impact of these structural changes on the safety and efficacy of biopharmaceuticals. The track addresses design of product formulation, development and implementation of drug product manufacturing processes, and relevant process technology, such as aseptic operations and freeze-drying, needed for drug product manufacturing. This is accomplished through both lecture courses and project-driven laboratory experiences that utilize analytical techniques and provide hands-on learning of formulation design and drug product process development. Biotechnology Operations Concentration The biotechnology operations track is an operationally inclusive concentration that offers relevant insights to the inner workings of a biotech company while preparing students for new entry or promotions to a variety of biotech functions. Students learn the principles of quality, regulatory science, process science and manufacturing, while integrating business and management skills with the science of biotechnology. The track covers the science behind compliance and the principles and practices of state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality operations, enabling students to move across positions in discovery, clinical operations, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, and consulting for operations and operational strategy and/or remediations. Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_c9f69a59
- 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
major core · 7 items
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Complete one of the following two options:
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following two options: · 0 items
Option A:
1 item
- 3
Option B:
1 item
- 1
Complete 2 semester hours from the Electives list below.
electives · 0 items
Co-op and Experiential Learning
1 item
- 1
Project Pathway
1 item
- 3
Optional Co-op Experience
1 item
- 0
Agricultural Biotechnology Concentration
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one from the following: · concentration · 5 items
- 3
- 3
- Choose one from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
Biodefense Concentration
concentration · 3 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
Biopharmaceutical Technologies and Analytics Concentration
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one from the following: · concentration · 9 items
- 3
- 3
- Choose one from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Biotechnology Operations Concentration
Choose 1 of the following · Choose one from the following: · concentration · 12 items
- 3
- 3
- Choose one from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
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- 3
- 3
- 3
Electives Option
electives · 1 item
- Complete at least 9 semester hours from this program's Electives ListNot resolved to a course9
Electives List
electives · 36 items
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