Nanomedicine
    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 20,200 / Program
    Apply DateFebruary 15, 2022
    Next IntakeJanuary 1, 2022

    Nanomedicine

    About

    The Graduate Certificate in Nanomedicine is designed for scientists, engineers, and physicians to develop competency and practical skills in the application of nanotechnology to problems in medicine. This program is appropriate for those working in, or seeking careers in, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or clinical fields. Program participants receive advanced training in the fundamental and applied aspects of nanomedicine, as well as nanomedicine commercialization from bench to bedside. The curriculum includes a variety of activities for scientific and professional development, including lectures, case studies, journal readings, term projects, and close interactions with distinguished faculty and experts drawn from academia, hospitals, industry, and government.


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    Unique Features

    • The certificate program is based in Boston, MA, a city known as a hub for world-class biomedical research, life science innovation, pharmaceutical corporations, and biotech companies.
    • The certificate consists of five courses, for a total of 12 semester-hour credits.
    • All classes are in the late afternoon or evenings, making the program accessible to working professionals.
    • No prior knowledge of nanomedicine is required.

    Northeastern University is proud to host one of the world’s first certificates in nanomedicine. This part-time, 12-credit graduate program can be completed in as little as two semesters. This program is ideally suited for students seeking to learn more about nanomedicine before entering the workforce, as well as working professionals who want to gain new knowledge and skills in nanomedicine.

    • The certificate program is based in Boston, MA, a city known as a hub for world-class biomedical research, life science innovation, pharmaceutical corporations, and biotech companies.
    • The certificate consists of five courses, for a total of 12 semester-hour credits.
    • All classes are in the late afternoon or evenings, making the program accessible to working professionals.
    • No prior knowledge of nanomedicine is required.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Online application
    • Application fee
    • Transcripts from all institutions attended
    • Personal statement
    • Resumé
    • 2 letters of recommendation
    • English language proficiency:
      • Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
      • Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
      • Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

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    • GRE General test scores are recommended but not required

    *To qualify, individuals must be eligible to study in the U.S. on a part-time basis.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 76
    • IELTSMin 8
    • TOEFLMin 108

    English Program Requirements

    Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

    Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

    • Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
      • C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
      • Duolingo English Test (DET)
      • IELTS Academic
      • PTE Academic
      • TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
    • However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

    Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    • 1.Create your application

      Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.

    • 2.Submit all required materials

      Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.

    • 3.Check your application status

      Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.

    Nanomedicine

    Northeastern University

    Northeastern University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Boston