This program is offered jointly with the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM). Courses are available in biomedical research, clinical research, 
biotechnology (manufacturing or bioprocessing), or DNA analysis (cytogenetics or forensic science).

Certificate programs in clinical research and biotechnology are also available.

Distribution Requirements (total 48 credits)

• English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.
• Mathematics: GMS BT 208 Essential Math for Biotech.
• Computer Science: GMS BT 280 Computing for the Laboratory or MET CS 101 Computers and Their 
Applications.
• Natural Science: MET BI 105 and MET CH 171 or CH 101.
• Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 221.
• Philosophy: One course.
• History: One course.
• Additional: Three courses selected from distribution offerings: one in the humanities (H), one in the social sciences (S), and one from the humanities (H) or the social sciences (S).

Specialization Requirements (total 22 credits)

Six courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

• GMS BT 104 Medical Terminology I (2 cr)
• GMS BT 110 Introduction to Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
• GMS BT 342 Cell Biology
• GMS BT 405 Biochemistry
• GMS BT 413 Techniques in Molecular Biology
• MET CH 172 Life Science Chemistry II or MET CH 102 General Chemistry II or MET PY 105 Elementary Physics

Specialization Electives (total 40 credits)

The number of specialized courses depends upon the specialty and the length of the externship. A grade of C or higher is required. Specialized course choices include, but are not limited to, the following:

• GMS BT 106 Medical Terminology II (2 cr)
• GMS BT 108 Introductory Math for the Laboratory (2 cr)
• GMS BT 160 Biotechnology I (2 cr)
• GMS BT 170 Biotechnology II (2 cr)
• GMS BT 201 Anatomy and Physiology I
• GMS BT 202 Anatomy and Physiology II
• GMS BT 210 Technical Writing for Clinical Research
• GMS BT 220 Principles of Instrumentation (2 cr)
• GMS BT 240 Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance
• GMS BT 305 Introductory Biochemistry
• GMS BT 320 Laboratory Automation and Robotics (2 cr)
• GMS BT 336 Bioinformatics
• GMS BT 360 Auditing in Clinical Research
• GMS BT 404 Medical Virology
• GMS BT 406 Clinical Laboratory Genetics I: Cytogenetics
• GMS BT 407 Clinical Laboratory Genetics II: Molecular Genetics
• GMS BT 408 Immunology
• GMS BT 411 Techniques in Protein Purification and Analysis
• GMS BT 426 Medical Microbiology
• GMS BT 436 Human Genetics
• GMS BT 440 Genetics, Ethics, and the Law (online)
• GMS BT 442 Issues in Assisted Reproduction (online)
• GMS BT 443 Advanced Molecular Biology Lecture
• GMS BT 450 Forensic Toxicology
• GMS BT 454 Cell Culture Techniques
• GMS BT 460 Drug Discovery and Development
• GMS BT 465 Cell Signaling in Health and Disease
• GMS BT 470 Technologies in Clinical Research
• GMS BT 475 Infectious Diseases
• GMS BT 484 Advanced Cell Culture Techniques
• GMS BT 520 Biology of Cancer
• GMS BT 530 Introductory Pharmacology
• GMS BT 540 Regulatory and Compliance Issues
• GMS BT 550 Clinical Data Management
• GMS BT 560 Good Clinical Practices (GCP) in Clinical Research
• GMS BT 575 Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
• GMS BT 580 Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research (2 cr)

Free Electives

Usually two courses (8 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.

Externship (10-credit minimum)

• GMS BT 591/592 Directed Study Biomed Externship 
(total 10–20 credits)
• GMS BT 594/595 Clinical Research Practicum

All externships are arranged according to the area of concentration. Biotechnology firms, clinical research organizations, and biomedical research facilities will accommodate students according to mutual needs.

Contact Information

For further information, contact Undergraduate Student Services, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2980; email: metuss@bu.edu.

These two certificate programs are designed for professionals requiring additional skills and knowledge. Certificate candidates should have at least two years of college, with biology, chemistry, and math, or equivalent work experience. Students are required to submit an application with a copy of their résumé for admission. The courses listed below are suggestions only; all students individually design their own certificate with the director according to their academic/professional background and career goals.

Undergraduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Four courses/16 credits)

Choose from the following:

• GMS BT 110 Introduction to Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
• GMS BT 240 Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance
• GMS BT 404 Medical Virology
• GMS BT 408 Immunology
• GMS BT 411 Techniques in Protein Purification and Analysis
• GMS BT 413 Techniques in Molecular Biology
• GMS BT 426 Medical Microbiology
• GMS BT 436 Human Genetics
• GMS BT 454 Cell Culture Techniques
• GMS BT 484 Advanced Cell Culture Techniques
• GMS BT 520 Biology of Cancer

Undergraduate Certificate in Clinical Research (Four courses/16 credits)

Choose from the following:

• GMS BT 104 Medical Terminology I (2 cr)
• GMS BT 106 Medical Terminology II (2 cr)
• GMS BT 160 Biotechnology I (2 cr)
• GMS BT 170 Biotechnology II (2 cr)
• GMS BT 210 Technical Writing for Clinical Research
• GMS BT 360 Auditing in Clinical Research
• GMS BT 470 Technologies in Clinical Research
• GMS BT 530 Introductory Pharmacology
• GMS BT 540 Regulatory and Compliance Issues
• GMS BT 550 Clinical Data Management
• GMS BT 560 Good Clinical Practices (GCP) in Clinical Research
• GMS BT 575 Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
• GMS BT 580 Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research