At Northeastern University in Toronto, Canada, Master of Science in Biotechnology is offered as a master's degree in Biotechnology programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 47,100 per total (CAD 23,000 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biotechnology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 23,000 / total
International tuition: CAD 47,100 / total
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Biotechnology at Northeastern University's Toronto campus is a non-thesis professional degree combining interdisciplinary training in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical science with business-skills development. Students take hybrid lab courses during the summer terms and gain hands-on technical experience, while all lecture-based coursework can be completed online; specializations are available in areas such as agricultural biotechnology, biodefense, biopharmaceutical technologies, and biotech operations. The program includes an option to complete a co-op placement of several months with an industry, academic, or government employer, giving students real-world experience alongside their coursework. Delivery is described as on-ground or primarily online, depending on a student's chosen path through the program, with on-campus attendance required only for the lab components. It is designed for students seeking to work as research, managerial, or technical professionals across a range of biotechnology specialties, combining scientific training with business capability. The program suits life-science graduates and early-career professionals who want applied laboratory experience and co-op-based industry exposure alongside graduate-level scientific and business coursework, rather than a traditional thesis-based research degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The programme page defers to Northeastern's College of Science graduate admissions requirements for its admission criteria rather than stating them itself. Applicants submit an online application, a personal statement, a professional resume, unofficial transcripts from every college and university attended, and two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test scores valid within two years; unofficial scores are accepted for review, but verified scores are required by the first day of the entry term, and neither page publishes a minimum score for this specific programme. No minimum GPA is stated, and the GRE is not required. The Toronto campus offers Fall and Spring intakes, and applicants needing a Canadian study permit are advised to apply three to four months before the start date.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Spring
Application Deadline:Fall 2027: 15 June 2027 (international), 1 July 2027 (international in Canada), 1 August 2027 (domestic). Spring 2027: 1 September 2026 (international, both categories), 1 December 2026 (domestic).
