Brown University's Master's in Biotechnology combines rigorous training, hands-on research, and career-focused learning to prepare you for leadership in biotechnology. Choose from flexible one- or two-year pathways that fit your goals and schedule.
Built on an interdisciplinary hands-on curriculum and close collaboration with expert faculty, Brown’s biotechnology master’s degree prepares students to advance their careers and make groundbreaking discoveries. Students benefit from extensive research opportunities, individualized mentorship and connections to industry leaders, gaining the skills needed to translate cutting edge scientific innovation into real-world impact.
This program offers multiple degree options:
- Master of science (Sc.M.): Coursework and thesis
- Master of arts (A.M.): Coursework only (non-thesis)
- You can pursue this program full-time or part-time, and participate in a management track or a paid co-op program.
The interdisciplinary curriculum, tailored for students with diverse scientific backgrounds, including life sciences, biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, physics and chemistry allows you to explore a range of topics related to the field of biotechnology, including:
- Drug discovery and therapeutics
- Drug and gene delivery
- Tissue engineering
- Disease mechanism
- Biotech management
Upon completion of this degree, you will have a wide range of career opportunities across industries, including: research and development, commercialization, biotech consulting and regulatory.
Application Information
Application Deadlines
| Fifth-Year Students | International Students | Final Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Start | November 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| Fall Start | May 1, 2027 | April 15, 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
Brown students may enter via the Fifth Year Master’s Program or as outside students into the standard Master’s degree track. The Program offers students maximum flexibility including thesis (Sc.M.) and non-thesis degree options (A.M.), a part-time track, a management track option, and a co-op program.
Open to students with appropriate backgrounds in the life sciences biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, or physics or chemistry.
Application Requirements
GRE Subject:
Not required
GRE General:
Not required
TOEFL/IELTS:
Minimum scores for each are: 100 (TOEFL) 8 (IELTS)
Official Transcripts:
Required. All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. Official transcripts are ONLY required for enrolling students before classes start. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE or TEC) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions before enrollment.
For applicants with an undergraduate degree from India, WES and ECE are the preferred evaluation services
Letters of Recommendations:
Three (3) letters of recommendation.
Two (2) letters of recommendation for current Brown undergraduates (Fifth-year applicants).
Personal Statement:
Please tell us in 1500 words or less why you are interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at Brown, how your past academic and professional experiences have prepared you to succeed, and any specific areas and topics you are interested in studying further at Brown.
Resume/CV:
Required.
Dates/Deadlines
Application Deadline
5th Year Deadline
Tuition and Funding
- Graduate Tuition & Fees: Please visit the Office of Student and Financial Services for up-to-date tuition rates.
- Scholarships: Limited scholarships are available for international and domestic students. Please see our admissions and financial aid page for more info.
Completion Requirements
A minimum of 8 tuition units are required. Must receive a grade of B or better, courses must be taken for a grade rather than credit/no credit. The Program Director endorses the student’s proposed curriculum.
Alumni Careers
Brown Biotechnology Master's Program alumni are scholars, scientists, educators, and leaders in the field.
Learn More
Leadership
Contact and Location
Department of Biotechnology
Mailing Address
Box G-B 393