Overview

Our extensive laboratory research, integrated coursework, training in current industry practices, and the soft skills necessary to excel in business prepare our graduates to address and lead advances in healthcare, industrial biotechnology, biofuels, cleantech, and more.

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. New discoveries are forthcoming through the work of highly skilled people possessing the passion to make a difference in people’s lives.

Unique program features

Northwestern University aims to ensure its Biotechnology graduates leave with competencies that satisfy the demands of a wide variety of jobs within biotechnology and related industries (including consulting).

In addition to core coursework covering biology, bioprocess engineering, and innovation/business, students develop sought-after learning, problem-solving, and soft skills through extensive laboratory research, practical experience, professional connections, coaching, and workshops. This combination of skills not only defines the MBP graduate, but prepares them for the ever-increasing career options in this field, or to further their education through a PhD, MD, or JD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Chemical Engineering

Critical Thinking and Communication

Topics in Professional Development

Team Dynamics and Leadership

Responsible Conduct of Research
Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

21 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out and submit the online application.
Participate in an interview in person, by phone, or via Skype within 4 weeks of the submission of the online application. Interviews will take place during the first week of each month (see below for schedule).

Arrange for two recommenders to provide evaluations and receive an official decision.

Prerequisite Coursework

At least one course in each of the following areas:

Organic chemistry or biochemistry
General or physical chemistry
Biology (e.g., cellular or molecular)
Calculus

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37278 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37278 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

37278 USD / year

≈ 37278 USD / year

Additional Details

per quarter

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Unique program features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Evanston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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