Program Overview
Certificate Program
The Biotechnology Certificate program is designed to equip students with the skills required to develop today's products in the field of biotechnology. This includes biochemical process engineering principles, molecular biology practices, and state-of-the-art cloning and expression techniques.
Program Tracks
Two certificate program tracks are available: the Science Track and the Engineering Track. Both tracks require four courses.
- Science Track: Emphasizes molecular biology practices and state-of-the-art cloning and expression techniques.
- Two core courses from the following:
- CHBE 161: Biochemical Separations (3 credits)
- CHBE 162: Molecular Biotechnology (3 credits)
- BME 164: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- CHBE 166: Principles of Cell and Microbe Cultivation (3 credits)
- CHEM 171/172: Biochemistry (4 credits)
- BIO 105: Molecular Biology (3 credits)
- BIO 152: Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism (3 credits)
- BIO 153: Topics in Biochemistry
- One laboratory course:
- BME 175: Tissue Engineering Research Laboratory (3 credits)
- CHBE 163: Recombinant DNA Techniques (3 credits)
- CHBE 168: Biotechnology Projects Laboratory (3 credits)
- One approved elective course in biology, chemistry, or chemical and biological engineering
- Two core courses from the following:
- Engineering Track: Emphasizes biochemical process engineering principles and state-of-the-art biotechnology production techniques.
- Two core courses:
- CHBE 161: Biochemical Separations (3 credits)
- CHBE 166: Principles of Cell and Microbe Cultivation (3 credits)
- One laboratory course from the following:
- CHBE 163: Recombinant DNA Techniques (3 credits)
- CHBE 168: Biotechnology Processing Projects Laboratory (3 credits)
- One approved elective course in biology, chemistry, or chemical engineering
- Two core courses:
Collaboration
This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Tufts Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Tufts Tissue Engineering Resource Center.
Degree Programs
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- MS in Bioengineering
- MS in Chemical Engineering
- PhD in Biotechnology Engineering
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Certificate in Biotechnology
Program Details
Course numbers and titles are subject to change. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of biotechnology principles and practices, preparing them for careers in this field.