Graduate
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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Biology
Degree(s) offered: PhD, MS
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. More>>
Biology - Bioinformatics
Degree(s) offered: MS
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. More>>
Biology - Biotechnology
Degree(s) offered: MS
The Professional Master of Science 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). More>>
Biology - Marine Biology
Degree(s) offered: MS
The Professional Masters 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 nations top Ph.D. programs in marine biology. This 15-month full-time program is offered in conjunction with Northeastern Universitys 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. More>>
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Degree(s) offered: PhD, MS
M.S. - 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 in chemistry degree. 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) is normally provided 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 an earned 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. More>>
Chemistry and Chemical Biology - Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Science
Degree(s) offered: MS
The Professional Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Science is a professional program that addresses a significant work force need: development and implementation of regulatory protocols and procedures targeting the production of proteins and other biopolymers. The program will prepare scientists with an understanding of bioprocess dynamics as well as the skills necessary to translate this knowledge into formulating, verifying, and implementing standard operating procedures that assure product quality. More>>
Mathematics
Degree(s) offered: PhD, MS
The Department of Mathematics at Northeastern University is internationally known for its mathematical research and education. The graduate programs offer MS and PhD degrees in Mathematics, as well as an MS degree in Operations Research (in conjunction with the MIME department), and an MS degree in Applied Mathematics. Students with an MA or MS degree in mathematics should apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Students without an MA or MS in mathematics, who would like to enter the Ph.D. program, should instead apply to the MS program. Once students complete their MS degree requirements they may then apply to the Ph.D. program. The majority of students who obtain an MS degree in our program continue on into the Ph.D. program and obtain the Doctorate. It is the hope and expectation that students entering our program will continue the Ph.D. 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. More>>
Mathematics - Operations Research
Degree(s) offered: MS
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. More>>
Mathematics - Industrial and Applied
Degree(s) offered: MS
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. More>>
Physics
Degree(s) offered: PhD, MS
The Northeastern physics department performs advanced research in condensed matter, fundamental particles and fields, biophysics, and complexity. The MS program gives you an understanding of physics' basic theoretical structures as preparation for conducting cutting-edge research. More>>
Psychology - Experimental
Degree(s) offered: PhD
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, language/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. More>>
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