Admission and Financial Aid

General Admission Information

Admission to the Biotechnology Graduate Program is open to students with appropriate backgrounds in biology, biophysics, chemistry, physics, engineering, or materials science.

  • Application deadline for students accepted to start in fall and spring semesters:
    • Spring '25 start: November 1, 2024
    • Fall '25 start: April 15, 2025
  •  The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required. 
  • Proficiency in English is expected.

How to Apply

  • 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 here.
  • International applicants can find more information at the Graduate School website.

Tuition and Fees

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

  • The 2023-2024 cost of tuition is $8,207 per credit or $65,656 for eight credits.

Financial Aid

  • The majority of students enrolled in master’s programs at Brown are self-supported. 
  • The 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 also participates in the Post 911 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program for eligible veterans.
  • Native American and Indigenous students are encouraged to apply for a NAISI Graduate Fellowship. 
  • The Biotechnology Graduate Program participates in experiential learning in which students can participate in a 6-month, paid co-op.

More information about financing a master's degree