Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Law - Life Sciences in Boston United States | Suffolk University
Suffolk University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
56,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Law: Life Sciences (MSLL) program provides specialized education tailored to one of today's most rapidly expanding fields: the life sciences industry.
Whether you're just starting out, already working in the field, or considering a career shift, the MSLL meets the increasing need for professionals with focused expertise. Consisting of 10 core courses, the MSLL can be finished in just two semesters for full-time students. Suffolk Law School's MSLL equips graduates with comprehensive understanding and practical skills spanning scientific, commercial, and legal dimensions crucial for supporting biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, covering areas such as:
Biotech business operations, Genetic sciences, Information protection, IP law, Regulatory adherence, Medical research, Cellular biology.
Located in vibrant Greater Boston, a center for scientific and technological advancement, Suffolk Law delivers distinctive legal education opportunities. During your MSLL studies, you'll gain hands-on experience and expand your professional connections. As a STEM-certified program, the MSLL enables international students to qualify for an extended 36-month OPT training period.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts and Recommendations - You will need to submit all college, law school, and graduate school transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation.
LSAT, GMAT or GRE - While we do not require any of these exams for admission purposes, if you have taken the LSAT, GMAT or GRE, you must list on the application form each time you took the test and the scores that you received.
TOEFL/IELTS: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess the requisite English language skills to undertake and complete their course of study. Applicants should be aware that no remedial language assistance is available. Applicants who received their degree from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Although the Law School considers each application in its entirety, applicants with the highest likelihood of admission to the Law School will have attained a score of at least 80 (internet based) or a score of 6.5 on IELTS.
Official transcripts showing credits and grades for all post-secondary work from each college or university you've attended, including study abroad programs, are required. They may be submitted either by mail or electronically.
Upload your personal statement/letter of motivation as part of the online application.
The applicant's personal statement should address your motivation and preparation for the study of the MSLL degree. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about you and why you wish to pursue the MSLL degree at Suffolk Law School. Applicants may choose to include personal and professional reasons, as well as, to highlight any circumstances that you believe are relevant to the evaluation of your credentials. The personal statement should be double-spaced and two pages in length is typically sufficient.
Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their online application.
Suffolk Law requires at least two but accepts up to three letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be written by individuals who are familiar with your academic and/or professional abilities. Letters of recommendation should never come from family members or friends. Appropriate recommenders may include current or former professors, employment supervisors, and other colleagues who have direct knowledge of your ability to succeed in a graduate level degree. If these letters are not in English, a certified English translation must also be submitted.
LSAT, GMAT or GRE - While we do not require any of these exams for admission purposes, if you have taken the LSAT, GMAT or GRE, you must list on the application form each time you took the test and the scores that you received.
TOEFL/IELTS: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess the requisite English language skills to undertake and complete their course of study. Applicants should be aware that no remedial language assistance is available. Applicants who received their degree from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Although the Law School considers each application in its entirety, applicants with the highest likelihood of admission to the Law School will have attained a score of at least 80 (internet based) or a score of 6.5 on IELTS.
Official transcripts showing credits and grades for all post-secondary work from each college or university you've attended, including study abroad programs, are required. They may be submitted either by mail or electronically.
Upload your personal statement/letter of motivation as part of the online application.
The applicant's personal statement should address your motivation and preparation for the study of the MSLL degree. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about you and why you wish to pursue the MSLL degree at Suffolk Law School. Applicants may choose to include personal and professional reasons, as well as, to highlight any circumstances that you believe are relevant to the evaluation of your credentials. The personal statement should be double-spaced and two pages in length is typically sufficient.
Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their online application.
Suffolk Law requires at least two but accepts up to three letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be written by individuals who are familiar with your academic and/or professional abilities. Letters of recommendation should never come from family members or friends. Appropriate recommenders may include current or former professors, employment supervisors, and other colleagues who have direct knowledge of your ability to succeed in a graduate level degree. If these letters are not in English, a certified English translation must also be submitted.
Tuition
USD
56,460