Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Why consider finishing your Bachelor's in Biotechnology at Northeastern?
Whether you want to pursue a science-based career or a graduate degree in a science or health-related field, the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology degree at Northeastern University can help you take that first step.
By choosing this bachelor's completion program you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain a foundation in biology and chemistry, along with specialized knowledge in biotechnology, genomics, proteomics, and quality control and validation—developed in alignment with current industry needs.
- Demonstrate mastery of core scientific concepts and advanced biotechnology applications across diverse sectors, including research and development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, plant-based production, and regulatory affairs.
- Build your network through connections with biotechnology professionals and Northeastern alumni working at organizations such as Takeda, Vertex, Sanofi, and Genewiz.
- Tailor your experience by selecting from electives in genomics, bioinformatics, biomaterials, pharmaceutical processing, and quality systems—or by choosing a concentration in biological science, which focuses on life sciences topics such as cell biology, genetics, and microbiology.
- Gain hands-on experience through co-ops, virtual projects, and industry partnerships that prepare you for real-world challenges.
With scholarships available up to $10,000, now is the time to complete your bachelor's degree. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for our bachelor's completion program, and there's still time to join us for the upcoming term.
Industry Outlook
Biotechnology continues to grow rapidly, offering strong salary potential and job stability:
- Biological Technician —$52,000 average salary (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2024)
- Research Associate —$52,000–$100,590 average salary depending on role and industry (BLS, 2024)
- Laboratory Manager (Natural Sciences Manager) —$161,180 average salary (BLS, 2024)
- Quality Control Analyst —$47,460 average salary (BLS, 2024)
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician —$61,890 average salary with 24,200 projected job openings annually through 2033 (BLS, 2024)
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Prepare yourself for post baccalaureate employment in:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotech companies
- Biotech startups
- Research laboratories
- and more
You’ll also acquire essential prerequisites that can be applied toward graduate studies in numerous health and science-related fields.
Scholarship Opportunities
The College of Professional Studies offers a number of scholarship opportunities (up to $10,000) for our students. These scholarships, which are supported by alumni and faculty, are based on a student’s demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and/or personal circumstances. Scholarships are awarded at several times throughout the academic year.
To learn more, visit bachelors-completion.northeastern.edu/scholarships.
About Northeastern
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.
Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.