MS in Biotechnology

Northwestern University (United States) · Northwestern University 633 Clark Street Evanston, IL 60208

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Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. The university is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, which include the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the Bienen School of Music, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medill School of Journalism, the School of Communication, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School. Northwestern's campus lies along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. The university's law, medical, and professional schools, along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, are located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The university also maintains a campus in Education City, Qatar, and academic centers in Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

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About University:

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. The university is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, which include the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the Bienen School of Music, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medill School of Journalism, the School of Communication, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School. Northwestern's campus lies along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. The university's law, medical, and professional schools, along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, are located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The university also maintains a campus in Education City, Qatar, and academic centers in Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

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Program Details:

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Institute

McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science

Degree

MS

Duration

1.5 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Biotechnology

Expense

Living Expenses

$20000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

$55000

Tuition Fee (International)

$55000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

100

Undergrad GPA

3.5

IELTS

7.5

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Mar, 2025

(August-2025)

Intake Deadline 2

01 May, 2025

(August-2025)

31 May, 2025

(August-2025)

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