MS/MBA in Biotechnology (Life Sciences)

Harvard University (United States) · Harvard University Massachusetts Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

About University:

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1636 and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.

The university is composed of ten academic faculties plus the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Arts and Sciences offer to study in a wide range of academic disciplines for undergraduates and for graduates, while the other faculties offer only graduate degrees, mostly professional. Harvard has three main campuses: the 209-acre (85 ha) Cambridge campus centered on Harvard Yard; an adjoining campus immediately across the Charles River in the Allston neighborhood of Boston; and the medical campus in Boston's Longwood Medical Area. Harvard's endowment is valued at $53.2 billion, making it the largest of any academic institution. Endowment income helps enable the undergraduate college to admit students regardless of financial need and provide generous financial aid with no loans. The Harvard Library is the world's largest academic library system, comprising 79 individual libraries holding about 20.4 million items.

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About University:

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1636 and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.

The university is composed of ten academic faculties plus the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Arts and Sciences offer to study in a wide range of academic disciplines for undergraduates and for graduates, while the other faculties offer only graduate degrees, mostly professional. Harvard has three main campuses: the 209-acre (85 ha) Cambridge campus centered on Harvard Yard; an adjoining campus immediately across the Charles River in the Allston neighborhood of Boston; and the medical campus in Boston's Longwood Medical Area. Harvard's endowment is valued at $53.2 billion, making it the largest of any academic institution. Endowment income helps enable the undergraduate college to admit students regardless of financial need and provide generous financial aid with no loans. The Harvard Library is the world's largest academic library system, comprising 79 individual libraries holding about 20.4 million items.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Harvard Business School

Degree

MS/MBA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Biotechnology (Life Sciences)

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 52200

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 90500

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 90500

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3.7

TOEFL

109

IELTS

7.5

PTE

75

Duolingo

145

GMAT (Old)

540 - 790

GMAT (FE)

515 - 805

GRE Quant

146 - 170

GRE Verbal

145 - 170

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Intake Deadline 1

04 Sep, 2025

(September-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

06 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    An international applicant is required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree.

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    We require uploaded transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic institutions that you have attended (full- or part-time).

  • Essay

    University Specific

    Business-Minded Essay: Please reflect on how your experiences have influenced your career choices and aspirations and the impact you will have on the businesses, organizations, and communities you plan to serve. (up to 300 words)

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    You will need to have two recommendations submitted online by the application deadlines. 1. How do the candidate's performance, potential, background, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (300 words) 2. Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response. (250 words)

  • Resume

    Common Document

    This can be your standard business resume or CV. You do not need to have it in any special format. You can use whatever you would use to conduct a job search. Note: The HBS MBA Program is designed for students who have full-time work experience. While it is important for candidates to assess their own readiness to apply, the Admissions Board recommends that applicants have at least two years of full-time work experience (prior to enrolling).

  • Test Score Report

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    GMAT/GRE

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

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