These trends in biotechnology show that today’s biotech professionals need more than just a background in biology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical science to advance their careers. Business skills are critical for managing a research project or technical team, while technology expertise can add real-time analysis to cutting-edge research and development.
A Master of Science in Biotechnology from Northeastern combines an interdisciplinary and hands-on science curriculum with real-world work experience with leading industry, academic, and government employers. Concentrations include pharmaceutical technology, scientific information management, and manufacturing and quality operations.