Research. Education. Innovation.

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

an robots be used to extract ice on the moon? This NASA research fellow from Northeastern wants to find out

Henry Noyes plans to make the university’s snake-inspired robot fully autonomous. The recent graduate helped his team to victory in the 2022 NASA Big Idea Challenge.

Meet the Innovators: Northeastern grads promise early detection of diseases with breakthrough MRI technology

QUTE-CE MRI images are 100 times better quality than regular MRI scans done without a contrast and 10 times better than MRI with a contrast agent Gadolinium

Bishwarup Sarkar's Commencement Address and Reflections on Northeastern's Graduate Class of 2024

At this year's graduation ceremony, Bishwarup Sarkar (Bish) will address his peers, delivering a final inspiring message.

Embracing the Future: Sacha Sergent's Commencement Address and Journey with the Northeastern College of Science Class of 2024

This year, at the College of Science graduation, Sacha Sergent will be speaking to her fellow graduates and leaving them with a final hoorah.

Fix it, don’t toss it. Northeastern student promotes giving new life to broken objects with Zero Waste San Diego co-op

Nicole Lee promotes reusing items , including mason jars, in her co-op with Zero Waste San Diego, where she works in program management and marketing.

Northeastern research on HIV infection could lead to better drugs to treat the virus

New research by a team of physicists led by Northeastern University professor Mark Williams is working on a solution

What goal-directed learning is and why it’s important for adolescents to learn from their actions, researcher says

Davidow, who leads the Learning and Brain Development Lab at Northeastern, recently conducted a detailed review of multiple scientific experiments to determine how much scientists know about adolescent goal-directed learning

This Northeastern co-op is helping uncover the secrets of North Atlantic right whales and Adelie penguins in Antarctica

A co-op with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has third-year Northeastern University student Haley Benjamin observing right whales off the coast of Massachusetts, counting penguins in Antarctica via drone and getting closer to her go...

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Marine and Environmental Sciences

MS in Environmental Science & Policy Program Overview

05.10.24

Barnett Institute for Chemical & Biological Analysis

Barnett Institute 50th Anniversary and Karger Medal Celebration

815 Columbus Ave., EXP Building, Northeastern University

05.28.24

Barnett Institute for Chemical & Biological Analysis

The 7th Single Cell Proteomics Conference (SCP2024)

John D, O'Bryant building at Northeastern University 1st floor, 40 Leon Street

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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
6+ PhDs

Undergraduate Degree Application Deadlines and Decisions

Early Decision I
Deadline Nov. 1, Notification by Dec. 15

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Deadline Jan. 1, Notification by Feb. 15

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Spring: Nov. 15

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A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF LEARNING

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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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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