Graduate Studies

The graduate programs in Northeastern University’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology offer opportunities for part-time and full-time study toward the Master of Science degree, and full-time study toward the Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry or an individually designed interdisciplinary program. An intellectually rigorous foundation of courses, plus research in a specialized area, prepares PhD students for independent, original research and development in the chemical sciences.

Dear Prospective Student:

We have listed below some of the top reasons students have come to study at Northeastern. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and receiving your application.

Sincerely,

Zhaohui Sunny Zhou
Professor, Graduate Coordinator

CCB Graduate Program - Why Students Choose Northeastern University

Academic and Research Excellence

• Our faculty of 25 includes recipients of numerous national and international awards
• We are a top producer of chemistry MS and PhD degrees in Boston, and our graduate program ranks in the top 20 nationally for degree (MS) granting (C&EN 2007
• We were selected as one of only four sites in the nation for an NSF-NIH interdisciplinary (IGERT) doctoral training program
• We are home to a designated National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) research center
• A strong focus on bioanalytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, fuel cell research backed by >$10M of investments in past 3 years
• NU is home to the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Proteome Research

Strong Ties to Local Chemical & Biomedical Industry

• 100 year history as co-op school, with unrivalled ties to local biotech / pharma industry
• An industry driven curriculum, with new programs including a unique co-op PhD
• A very strong alumni base in academia and industry
• Our students are surrounded by industry employees both in the classroom and laboratories, facilitating rapid networking
• Several corporate sponsored research & applications laboratories (Waters, Bruker)
• A strong track record in commercialization of technology and entrepreneurship through our affiliated Barnett Institute

A Student Focused Program

• Competitive stipends and fellowships ($25k to $30k)
• A vibrant corporate partnerships & networking program
• Active Graduate Student Association
• sponsors extracurricular activities
• participates in departmental seminar and colloquium series
• representation on the graduate admissions committee
• assists incoming students with relocation, housing

Location

• Ideally positioned in the heart of the Biotechnology and Medical Hub
• Walking distance to Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals and research centers, e.g. New England Medical Center, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Beth-Israel Deaconess Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
• Located in the Avenue of the Arts, inc. the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Theater
• Served by numerous professional sports teams inc. New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics
• Located near downtown area of a historic and vibrant city

Contact Information

Zhaohui Sunny Zhou
Professor, Graduate Coordinator
z.zhou@neu.edu
(617) 373-4818