Northwestern University's Master of Biotechnology Program (MBP) prepares students for a variety of impactful careers in the biotechnology industry. Our graduates are poised to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enabling them to address and lead advances in healthcare, industrial biotechnology, biofuels, cleantech, and more.
PREPARING TO MAKE ADVANCES THAT TRANSFORM THE WORLD
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Biotechnology
coursework, training in current industry practices, industry exposure and mentorship, and development in the soft skills necessary to excel in business, MBP graduates are prepared for biotechnology-related careers both in and out of the lab.
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Top-tier
faculty
Excel through instruction from Northwestern's world-class faculty members and individual collaboration with leading industry researchers.
ACCESS TO
LEADING FACILITIES
Work on cutting-edge research projects at Northwestern or with one of its 80+ leading research partners. Make industry connections through biotech hub visits and frequent networking events.
CAREER
SUCCESS
Leave prepared for the next step in your career by connecting with MBP's worldwide alumni network located across varied biotech-related fields, and using support from McCormick and Northwestern''s career offices.
Top-tier faculty
Excel through instruction from Northwestern's world-class faculty members and individual collaboration with leading industry researchers.
ACCESS TO
LEADING FACILITIES
Work on cutting-edge research projects at Northwestern or with one of its 80+ leading research partners. Make industry connections through biotech hub visits and frequent networking events.
CAREER
SUCCESS
Leave prepared for the next step in your career by connecting with MBP's worldwide alumni network located across varied biotech-related fields, and using support from McCormick and Northwestern''s career offices.
FOCUSED
Program
Earn a master's degree in 15-21 months, depending on an optional six-month internship.
comprehensive Curriculum
Deepen knowledge of science, engineering, and the business of biotech. Polish often overlooked soft skills to enable career advancement.
customizable
Prepare for a specific career path through an internship, or electives, or by earning a certificate or minor.
Extensive research
Experience
Conduct 6 months of full-time research - a sought-after hallmark of the MBP program. Benefit from classroom interaction and one-on-one mentorship with leading researchers.
Discoveries in the field of biotechnology have already brought us insulin, cancer and auto-immune therapeutics, cell and gene therapies, and have pioneered bio-based environmental solutions such as pollution remediation. Through extensive laboratory research, integrate
unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework
principles and newer, emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.
MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering
WHY NORTHWESTERN?
Master of Biotechnology
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A few companies that have hired our graduates
at Northwestern University
“MBP highlights all the different aspects of biology someone could get into. The program is designed to expose students to all possible career options, from consulting to pure biology research, and ensure that students are making an educated decision on choosing a career path.”
Sanjana Rao (MBP Graduate)
PROTEIN ENGINEERING, GINKGO BIOWORKS
Our Alumni
Arthur Felse
MBP Faculty
“If you have identified biotechnology as a field in which you want to work, or may want to work, MBP provides hands-on exposure to both biotechnology practice and the biotechnology industry, in a way that both lets you make highly-informed choices in your subsequent career and renders you more competitive for positions that may truly fit your professional goals.”
MBP FACULTY
Joshua Leonard
Our Faculty
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A few companies that have hired
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Discoveries in the field of biotechnology have already brought us insulin, cancer and auto-immune therapeutics, cell and gene therapies, and have pioneered bio-based environmental solutions such as pollution remediation. Through extensive laboratory research, integrate coursework, training in current industry practices, industry exposure and mentorship, and development in the soft skills necessary to excel in business, MBP graduates are prepared for biotechnology-related careers both in and out of the lab.
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FOCUSED Program
Earn a master's degree in 15-21 months, depending on an optional six-month internship.
INVALUABLE PORTFOLIO
Conduct 6 months of full-time research - a sought-after hallmark of the MBP program. Benefit from classroom interaction and one-on-one mentorship with leading researchers.
customizable
Prepare for a specific career path through an internship, or electives, or by earning a certificate or minor.
comprehensive Curriculum
Deepen knowledge of science, engineering, and the business of biotech. Polish often overlooked soft skills to enable career advancement.
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