Program Overview
The Biotechnology at Harvard University is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Principles and Techniques of Molecular Biology
- Principles of Genetics
- Cell Biology
- Evolution
- Epigenetics
- Packaging the Code: the Architecture and Dynamics of the Nucleus
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To begin coursework and apply, you need to:
- Have an undergraduate degree in science.
- This must be a regionally accredited US bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or its foreign equivalent in an area of physical, life, or computer science.
- Demonstrate at least one year of postbaccalaureate scientific research experience.
If you have met this criteria, start with the admission courses:
- Proseminar: Research Methods and Scholarly Writing in Biotechnology
- If you\xc2\x92re coming from a physical or computer science background, first complete Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, and Principles and Techniques of Molecular Biology, or their equivalents before registering for the proseminar, which assumes an understanding of biology.
- To register, you must either pass the critical reading and writing skills test, or earn a B or higher in the relevant expository writing course.
- You need to earn the minimum grade of B in a maximum of two registration attempts. The proseminar cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.
- Two life sciences courses
You need to have an undergraduate degree to begin taking degree-applicable courses. The admission courses must be 4-credit, graduate-level courses. You complete all admissions courses with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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