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The MS in Biotechnology program was created to respond to regional and national needs for a stronger scientific workforce by preparing our students with the biotechnology expertise and professional skills they need to be immediately productive in industrial, governmental, and clinical settings.

Potential career paths:

Research Scientist (life sciences)
Research Scientist (medical)
Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical Engineer

If you want to earn your master’s in Biotechnology at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

Entry Requirements

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the College of Sciences’ admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 85 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 55 / Duolingo 115

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 75/ IELTS 6.0/ PTE 50 / Duolingo 105

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Global Pathways Tuition

One Semester:
$16,609 USD

Two Semesters:
$28,490 USD*

* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*

* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

One Semester Program

Adv. TOEFL Test-Taking

Critical Writing

Professional Speaking

Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration

CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

Two Semester Program

First Semester	Research & Writing for Grad School
	Advanced Reading for Grad School
	Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
	Sociology of Boston
Second Semester	Adv. TOEFL Test-Taking
	Critical Writing
	Professional Speaking
	Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
	CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations Grad Day: Course from destination program

Degree Progression to MS Biotechnology

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Biotechnology:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL iBT 90 / IELTS 6.5-7.0 (minimum of 6.5 in each band) / PTE 60 / Duolingo 125

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Degree Progression