Application Deadlines

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.

If you have any questions regarding the application process for this program, please email masters_admissions@brown.edu.

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. 

• 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. 

Brown’s master’s in biotechnology stands out for its close collaboration with expert faculty, hands-on scientific training and direct exposure to industry applications. The program combines rigorous academic theory with practical experience, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to biotechnology innovation and succeed in a rapidly evolving field.

A master’s in biotechnology prepares you for careers across research, industry and healthcare innovation. Graduates pursue roles in research and development, drug discovery, biotech consulting, regulatory affairs, commercialization and advanced scientific research. The degree supports both laboratory-based and industry-facing careers in the biotech sector.

Yes. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through collaboration with faculty, applied coursework and optional experiential pathways such as a paid co-op or management track. Students gain practical experience that connects scientific theory to real-world biotech applications.

The program is primarily on-campus and offers flexible degree pathways, including full-time and part-time study. Students may also choose between a thesis-based Master of Science (Sc.M.) or a coursework-based Master of Arts (A.M.).

This program is designed for students with diverse scientific backgrounds — including life sciences, biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, physics and chemistry. The interdisciplinary curriculum covers drug discovery, gene delivery, tissue engineering, disease mechanisms and biotech management, preparing graduates for careers in R&D, commercialization, consulting and regulatory roles.