• Prospective students must fill out an application, submit 3 letters of recommendation, provide a personal statement, CV/Resume, and indicate interest in the Biotechnology Master’s Program.
• Application can be found online.
• International applicants can find more information at the Graduate School website.

The Biotechnology Master’s Program is an eight-credit degree which students typically complete over two years.

• The 2025-2026 cost of tuition is $8,962 per credit or $71,696 for eight credits.

• The majority of students enrolled in master's programs at Brown are self-supported.
• The Biotechnology Master’s Program offers partial scholarships for select qualified students.
• Teaching assistant (TA) appointments are available on a very limited, ad hoc basis.
• Students may also be eligible for federal loans.
• Brown continues its commitment to veterans by collaborating with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.
• The Biotechnology Master's Program supports experiential learning in which students can participate in a 6-month, paid co-op.
• Please visit our FAQ page for more information.

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