Graduate Programs

The College of Science’s programs in the physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics challenge you to think in ways you may not have considered before.

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  • Master's Programs

    Our master’s degrees enable students to pursue their desired career path, whether in academia or industry. Many programs offer a flexible learning environment (on campus, online, and hybrid) to accommodate students at any stage of their career.

  • Graduate Certificates

    Our graduate certificate programs include four to six graduate-level courses focused on a concentration within a broader field of study. These flexible, stackable certificates can typically be completed within a year, enabling students to quickly jumpstart their education to meet their goals

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    PhD Programs

    Northeastern’s Connected Science Community PhD programs provide students with advanced department curriculum, ground-breaking research opportunities, and career and core skills development – all within a supportive network of peers and mentors.

The Double Husky Scholarship helps Northeastern alumni finance their graduate education by offering a 25 percent tuition discount on more than 120 eligible programs.

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Graduate Student Experiences

  • Q & A with Clarissa Halim, MS Biotechnology

    What is your major, and when are you graduating? I’m studying Biotechnology, and I plan to graduate in December 2022, but May 2023 is also a possibility. Why did you decide to enroll at Northeastern University and pursue an advanced degree in biotechnology?   Northeastern’s renowned co-op program was a key factor during my decision-making process. […]

  • Student Profile: John Alessi, Environmental Science and Policy MS

    John Alessi is a Graduate Environmental Science and Policy Student. He is a recent Class of 2021 graduate.  Why did you decide to pursue a Master’s degree at Northeastern University? What did you feel this program had to offer to help further your career? “The most important aspect of my education was the co-op program. […]

  • Q&A with Greg Coppola, MS Environmental Science and Policy

    Gregory Coppoola shares his NU experience at COS.

  • Q&A with Marla Glean, MS Biotech

    Marla Glean does a Q&A feature describing her experience as a Master’s student in Biotech.

  • Q&A with Janvi Choksi, MS Biotechnology

    Hello everyone! I am Janvi Choksi, currently pursing Master’s Of Science in Biotechnology and my expected date to graduation is December 31st, 2024. 

  • Q&A with Alicia Bustamante, MS Environmental Science and Policy

    Alicia Bustamante shares her experience as a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy.

  • Q&A with Aditi Doshi, MS in Biotechnology

    This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.      What’s your name, the program you are currently receiving your degree in, and expected graduation date? My name is Aditi Doshi. I just finished my fourth semester for the MS in Biotechnology, with a concentration in Enterprise. I will graduate in May 2024 and […]

  • Graduate Student Experience Spotlight: Valery Trujillo, MS in Cell & Gene Therapies

    What are you studying and when are you graduating?  I am a master’s student in the Cell and Gene Therapies programs, with plans to graduate in April 2025. Why did you decide to enroll at Northeastern University and pursue an advanced degree in Cell & Gene Therapies? My undergraduate degree is in Biotechnology Engineering, and […]

  • Graduate Student Experience Spotlight: Andrea Pires, MS in Cell & Gene Therapies

    What are you studying and when are you graduating?  I am a master’s student in the Cell and Gene Therapies program. I am expected to graduate in the Fall or Spring of 2025 depending on how long my co-op is. Why did you decide to enroll at Northeastern University and pursue an advanced degree in […]

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