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Dedicated to providing an innovative, experientially-driven scientific education that inspires the next generation of leaders, and to creating new knowledge and technologies that transform our future. We are committed to integrating intellectual discovery and use-inspired research to improve the human condition and the environment.

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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!

15+ Majors
14+ Minors
43+ Combined Majors
17+ PhD & Masters

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PreMed & PreHealth

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

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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Our wide scope of Experiential Learning opportunities help COS students discover what they want to do—or not do—after graduation. Pathways 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 experiential education to meet specific learning and personal goals.

Past Co-Op Employers

Alnylam Pharamaceuticals
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
The Boston Consulting Group
City of Boston
Genentech
Merck KGaA
Government of The United States
Northeastern University
Shriners Hospitals for Children
US Food and Drug Administration
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Harvard University

See Where Our Students Have Been

Abigail Campbell sinks down past vibrant coral heads towards a sandy clearing, trailed by a collection of brightly colored fish hoping for a meal.

Elizabeth Curtis, Biology ’19, pulls a sample of a beer during the brewing process at Boston Beer Company in Jamaica Plain.

Julie Dobkin pictured “babysitting” Philly, a baby orphaned baboon who is being hand raised on the sanctuary.

The Minds Behind COS

Faculty Spotlight

Valerio Toledano Laredo/

Mathematics

Valerio Toledano Laredo received his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 1997. After working for almost ten years at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, he joined Northeastern in 2006. His research has been continuously funded by the National Science Foundation since 2007.

Leila Deravi

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

The Biomaterials Design Group at Northeastern University works at the interface of bio-analytical chemistry, materials science, and design. We investigate fundamental mechanisms behind systems in biology and use our understanding to better inform the design new classes of protein-based biomaterials that may interface with or enhance the performance of humans.

Jonathan Tilly

Biology

For over two decades, my laboratory has sought to promote a deeper understanding of the genetic and epigenetic drivers of cell lineage specification, differentiation and death, and to then utilize the information gained from these studies for development of innovative new technologies to improve human health within and across generations.

Lisa Barrett

Psychology

Dr. Barrett’s research focuses on the nature of emotion from the perspectives of both psychology and neuroscience, and takes inspiration from anthropology, philosophy, and linguistics.

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Alessandro Vespignani

Physics

Alessandro Vespignani research activity is focused on the study of “techno-social” systems, where infrastructures composed of different technological layers are interoperating within the social component that drives their use and development.

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News

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Oyinda Oyelaran is a teaching professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Science. Photo courtesy Oyinda Oyelaran

March 31, 2020

How Teaching Organic Chemistry Can Be Like Teaching a Foreign Language

March 31, 2020

Women in Science: Sentinels for Biodiversity

Part 1: This Women’s History Month, the Marine Science Center is highlighting faculty who are advancing scientific knowledge and removing barriers for the next generation of women in STEM.

March 27, 2020

A Chemistry Co-op's Field Guide to Mentorship

As an undergrad, co-op Noah Bissonnette never thought he'd get published or run independent experiments. Then he met the right mentors.

March 26, 2020

'Social Distancing’ Is Only the First Step Toward Stopping the Covid-19 Pandemic

After days of closures and requests—or orders—to stay home, many people caught in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic are wondering if these efforts will be enough. Network scientist Alessandro…

Discover. Partner. Innovate.

Discover. Partner. Innovate.

Discover. Partner. Innovate.

Discover. Partner. Innovate.

Departments & Programs of Study

PreMed & PreHealth

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

A Whole New World of Learning

News

How Teaching Organic Chemistry Can Be Like Teaching a Foreign Language

Women in Science: Sentinels for Biodiversity

A Chemistry Co-op's Field Guide to Mentorship

'Social Distancing’ Is Only the First Step Toward Stopping the Covid-19 Pandemic

A Whole New World
of Learning