UMass Boston's Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is designed to provide a sound theoretical background for working in research and development divisions of biotechnology companies or biomedical research laboratories. The program cements your lab skills and familiarity with the latest lab computer technology. Complete your certificate within one year on a full-time basis, or take courses part-time while you continue to work. Either way, you'll graduate with the knowledge to be a lab expert in the fast-growing life sciences field.