Graduate education at Northeastern integrates the highest level of scholarship across disciplinary boundaries with significant research and experiential learning opportunities.
This multidimensional learning environment develops students’ critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills while introducing them to new perspectives in their fields. As a result, graduates of our doctoral, master’s, and professional degree programs are well prepared for the diverse demands of careers in academia, industry, and the professions.
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Degrees offered: Ph.D., M.S., PlusOne, Special Student
The biology department combines a broad knowledge base with an in-depth study of specialized areas, and emphasizes close interaction between graduate students and faculty to develop the skills required for creative independent research. Faculty research includes biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology, ecology and evolution. View Admissions Requirements
134 Mugar Hall
Phone: 617.373.2260 Fax: 617.373.3724
Graduate Personnel: Janeen Greene 617.373.2262
gradbio@neu.edu
Bioinformatics (Seattle and Boston) Printable Brochure
Degree offered: M.S.
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Molecular Biology is a professional program which consists of four parts – fundamental courses, core courses, internship, and electives. All courses are available in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate those who are employed during the day. View Admissions Requirements
134 Mugar Hall
Phone: 617.373.2260 Fax: 617.373.3724
Graduate Personnel: Janeen Greene 617.373.2262
gradbio@neu.edu
Biotechnology
Degree offered: M.S.
The Professional Science Master’s degree program in Biotechnology provides students with a common core of knowledge in biotechnology, with particular emphasis on their ability to integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries. Specific objectives are to provide students with didactic and practical knowledge in genomics, proteomics and other bio-analytical approaches (Molecular Biotechnology); in drug discovery, development, and delivery (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology); and in bioprocess development and optimization (Process Development). View Admissions Requirements
134 Mugar Hall
Phone: 617.373.2260 Fax: 617.373.3724
Graduate Personnel: Janeen Greene 617.373.2262
gradbio@neu.edu
Marine Biology
Degree offered: M.S.
The Professional Science Master’s degree program in Marine Biology provides the advanced skill set needed to pursue an entry – to mid-level career in marine research, or can serve as a springboard into the nation’s top Ph.D. programs in marine biology. This 15-month full-time program is offered in conjunction with Northeastern University’s Three Seas Program. In addition to completing the Three Seas Program curriculum for graduate credit, students conduct additional coursework, a research project (but not a formal thesis), and a 6-month internship with academic research scientists, state and federal agencies, or private consulting firms. Now in its 25th year, the Three Seas Program has an impressive record: Our alumni routinely gain admission to the top Ph.D. programs in the country, publish quality research, and are leaders in their fields. View Admissions Requirements
Marine Science Center
430 Nahant Road
Nahant, MA 01908
Phone: 781.581.7370 Fax: 781.581.6076
Graduate Personnel: Ted Lyman 781.581.7370 ext. 328
mscinfo@neu.edu
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Degrees offered: Ph.D., M.S., PlusOne, Special Student
The department offers thesis and non-thesis based advanced degrees with concentrations in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, and in interdisciplinary fields such as polymers, materials, and bio-related chemistry.
Ph.D. – This program is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in chemistry and who wish to earn a doctorate degree in chemistry. The program of study includes some course work but the primary emphasis is on the completion of an original research project, its articulation in a well-written thesis and its subsequent defense before a panel of department faculty. This is a full-time degree program that typically takes 5-6 years to complete. Financial support (teaching assistantships or research assistantships) may be available for students admitted to this program throughout their period of study who are found to be making good progress toward their degree. Applicants for this degree-granting program are expected to have earned a B.A., B.S., or M.S. in chemistry or to have completed the equivalent coursework with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better from an accredited college or university. View Admissions Requirements
110 Hurtig Hall
Phone: 617.373.2822 Fax: 617.373.8795
Graduate Personnel: Cara Shockley 617.373.2824
chemistry-grad-info@neu.edu
Mathematics
Degrees offered: Ph.D., M.S., PlusOne, Special Student
The mathematics department is internationally known for its mathematical research and education. The graduate programs offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics, as well as an M.S. degree in Operations Research (in conjunction with the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department), and an M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics. Students with an M.A. or M.S. degree in mathematics should apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Students without an M.A. or M.S. in mathematics, who would like to enter the Ph.D. program, should instead apply to the M.S. program. Once students complete their M.S. degree requirements they may then apply to the Ph.D. program. It is the hope and expectation that students entering our program will continue on to the Ph.D program. The programs are designed to provide students with a broad overview of current mathematics and a strong command of an area of specialization. Graduate students work with internationally recognized faculty in a range of research programs in both pure and applied mathematics. In addition, numerous seminars and colloquia at Northeastern and in the Boston area give students ample opportunity to learn about important recent advances in mathematics. View Admissions Requirements
567 Lake Hall
Phone: 617.373.2450 Fax: 617.373.5658
Graduate Personnel: Logan Wangsgard 617.373.2454
mathdept@neu.edu
Mathematics – Operations Research
Degrees offered: M.S.
The graduate program provides the opportunity for students to gain a strong general foundation and a proficiency in a particular specialization. Those admitted to the doctoral program encounter a versatile faculty world-renowned for its research.
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567 Lake Hall
Phone: 617.373.2450 Fax: 617.373.5658
Graduate Personnel: Logan Wangsgard 617.373.2454
mathdept@neu.edu
Mathematics – Industrial and Applied
Degree offered: M.S.
The Master’s of Science in Industrial and Applied Mathematics program is especially designed to appeal to working professionals who are interested in the applications of mathematics, and allows students to take up to two graduate courses outside of the Mathematics Department. View Admissions Requirements
567 Lake Hall
Phone: 617.373.2450 Fax: 617.373.5658
Graduate Personnel: Logan Wangsgard 617.373.2454
mathdept@neu.edu
Physics
Degrees offered: Ph.D., M.S., PlusOne, Special Student
The physics department performs advanced research in condensed matter, fundamental particles and fields, biophysics, and complexity. The M.S. program gives you an understanding of physics’ basic theoretical structures as preparation for conducting cutting-edge research. View Admissions Requirements
111 Dana Hall
Phone: 617.373.2902 Fax: 617.373.2943
Graduate Personnel: Nancy Wong 617.373.4240
gradphysics@neu.edu
Psychology
Degree offered: Ph.D.
The Ph.D. program in the psychology department covers a wide spectrum of contemporary behavioral science within a close-knit community of faculty and students. The program offers four distinct areas of experimental emphasis: behavioral neuroscience, cognition, perception, and social/personality. (The program does not offer training in clinical or counseling psychology.) The objective of the Ph.D. program is to prepare students to become colleagues in research and teaching in psychology. To accomplish this goal, the department takes a mentoring approach whereby the graduate students are apprentices in faculty laboratories, working closely with their faculty mentors throughout their time in the program. View Admissions Requirements
125 Nightingale Hall
Phone: 617.373.3076 Fax: 617.373.8714
Graduate Personnel: Rebecca Schachter 617.373.3076