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Across a culture of respect and equity, we are solving the greatest challenges of our planet, with groundbreaking fundamental and applied research. Through innovative, research-linked experiential education, our students are empowered to be confident, entrepreneurial problem-solvers, with flexible skills for a vast set of careers.

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Scientific Discovery Around Every Corner

Are UFOs spawning a new religious movement?

As stigma around the topic of UFOs lessens, more people are attempting to make extraterrestrial contact to fulfill a yearning for spiritual transcendence, Northeastern expert says.

Northeastern delegation heads to South Korea for pivotal UN plastic pollution treaty talks

The delegation includes Aaron Stubbins, a Northeastern professor of marine and environmental sciences and chemistry and chemical biology, and six graduate students from the university.

From Spain to Germany, Northeastern student combines data science and culture in global co-op

“Since they were saying you’re not really going to need to come into the office, you can just live anywhere in a European time zone — I found a language program in Barcelona, Spain,” says Knight, a fourth-year student at Northeaste...

Celebrating LGBTQ+ STEM Day: A Conversation on STEM, Identity, and Community

Madeline Eppley (they/them), a 4th-year PhD candidate in Marine and Environmental Science, and Johan Bonilla Castro (they/them), an assistant professor in physics, took time to discuss their work, motivations and experiences as LGBTQIA+ sc...

Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

At a time when synthetic plastic has polluted nearly every corner of the globe and appeared in food and in the human body, Northeastern University researchers have developed a new plastic that dissolves in water.

Northeastern student helps shape US science policy during White House internship

Machayo was an intern with the White House Office of Science and Technology, where she worked on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a group of CEOs, presidents of top universities and nonprofit leaders...

Who’s afraid of iambic pentameter? Not the Northeastern Shakespeare Society

“Shakespeare’s themes are universal and should be able to be viewed by everyone,” says Ainsley Niven-Merriman, assistant director of the Northeastern Shakespeare Society.

A biochemistry major, Niven-Merriman first performed Sh...

Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

Sijia Dong, assistant professor in chemistry and chemical biology, has received an NIH MIRA grant, supporting revolutionary protein design strategies for drug synthesis.

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12.05.24

College of Science

Colloquium: "Memory is predictable by the objects of our memory"

360 Huntington Avenue 325 Shillman Hall, Boston, MA 02115

05.09.25

College of Science

2025 College of Science Celebration

Matthews Arena

05.12.25

Biology

2nd Global Summit on Vaccines and Immunology(GSVI2025)

ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, an IHG Hotel

In the Media

The College of Science Strategic Plan 2023-2028

From the springboard of present innovations, we envision the exciting, important next phase of the College of Science as a weave of six THREADS, each with multiple GOALS, connecting across the College, other Northeastern Colleges, and our Global University. Every part of our plan supports the university Academic Plan and the high-impact projection of Northeastern University.

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The College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report

Our Annual Report explores our collective accolades, research endeavors, student and alumni accomplishments, and more.

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Departments & Programs of Study

The College of Science’s broad-ranging programs in physical sciences, life sciences and mathematics are aimed at a deep understanding of emerging research and technology. Discover the degree programs available, learn about the faculty and research opportunities, and more!

58+ Majors
14+ Minors
10+ Masters
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Deadline Nov. 1, Notification by Dec. 15

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Accelerated Masters Degrees Offered by COS

Earn your Undergraduate and Masters Degree in less time with the PlusOne Program

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MAJOR FUNDING from grants and industry partners

What to Think About When You Get Here

Where will COS take you?

Our wide scope of Experiential Learning opportunities help our students discover their future path. Experiences include our signature Cooperative Education (co-op) program, vast Global Experience offerings, and civic outreach through our Service-Learning platform. Students work with advisors to tailor their education to meet specific learning and personal goals

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Research is the foundation of the scientific community. It will build your resume, help you forge connections, and give you a glimpse into potential careers. Take advantage of the head start by reviewing all your opportunities at COS. Think big, and get to work.

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The PlusOne Program

If you’re set on getting a master’s, you might as well start early. The PlusOne Program gives students the opportunity to pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees successively, in a condensed period of time.

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Scholarships, Clubs, and Student Life

So much of the Northeastern COS experience takes place outside the classroom. Don’t miss out on the clubs, scholarships, and research opportunities all across campus.

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PreMed and PreHealth Program

Our PreMed and PreHealth Advising program offers personalized expertise to COS students pursuing careers in healthcare. This comprehensive program includes application guidance, workshops and presentations, course mapping and more.

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Leadership

The College of Science is guided by a team of leaders, pioneers, scientists, entrepreneurs, teachers, writers and researchers. They influence thinking, inspire ideas and create new innovation.

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Culture of Respect

We stand for a culture where each person is respected and valued, with action towards racial equality and justice.

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Research. Education. Innovation.

The College of Science Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Connecting to Excellence: 2021-2022 Annual Report

A New Kind of PhD Training

COS Faculty & Staff Intranet

INVEST: A New Junior Faculty Program

Faculty Research

Research. Education. Innovation.

Scientific Discovery Around Every Corner

Events

In the Media

The College of Science Strategic Plan 2023-2028

The College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report

Departments & Programs of Study

What to Think About When You Get Here

Where will COS take you?

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The PlusOne Program

Scholarships, Clubs, and Student Life

PreMed and PreHealth Program

Leadership

Culture of Respect

Alumni and Friends