About the course

The ability to manipulate the genetic content of microbial, insect, animal, and plant cells has led to a variety of commercial applications in medicine, nutrition, materials science, and the environment. New biotechnology-derived pharmaceutical products are gaining FDA approval, and the sequencing of the human genome will lead to tremendous new opportunities in disease prevention. The Biotechnology doctoral program prepares students contribute to the discipline - whether within industry, academia, and research.

　　Biotechnology Engineering is a research-oriented doctoral program that prepares students to develop biotechnology applications in fields such as gene therapy, protein and tissue engineering, and bioremediation.

　　The Biotechnology Engineering doctoral program offered through the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is strongly research-oriented with coursework in:

　　Principles of Cell and Microbe Cultivation

　　Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism

　　Protein Purification

　　Molecular Biology

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Medford
Fall (September), 2024	Medford
Spring (January), 2025	Medford
Fall (September), 2025	Medford
Spring (January), 2026	Medford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Tufts University

Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree. Transcripts for study abroad or transfer programs are not required if the course titles, grades, and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. If you are offered admission, you will be required to request that official hard copy transcripts from all of your degree granting institutions be sent directly to Tufts.

　　Letters of Recommendation

　　Personal Statement

　　R?sum?/Curriculum Vitae

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

　　A minimum?TOEFL?score of 90 on the internet based exam is required for Certificate, M.A., M.S., and?Ph.D.?applicants

　　IELTS?score is 6.5

　　Additional electives that emphasize individual research themes

　　Qualifying exam that requires:

　　3.25 GPA in core classes (listed above)

　　Oral critique of a current research article

　　Research progress report with oral presentation

　　1-3 teaching assistant assignments

　　Attendance and participation in the Departmental Seminar Series

　　Research committee meetings and thesis defense

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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　　191st / 1250

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