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.
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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 Next Breakthrough Starts With You
Explore our graduate student scholarships to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Graduate Student Experiences
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Student Spotlight
Building an Unconventional Path: Andrea Bedoni’s Biotechnology Journey at Northeastern
“To be selected as the student speaker for my graduation is an immense honor. It means having the opportunity to share what my time at Northeastern truly looked like: the pivots, the growth, and the moments of doubt that quietly became moments of clarity.” -
Student Spotlight
Industry Partnership Takes Student from Classroom to Cancer Research
From Classroom to Cancer Research: Ainslie Forbes’ Industry Partnership Experience. -
Research
Playing pollution detective off Nahant Beach, a search for clues leads to a stunning bacterial count
A Northeastern University graduate student tested beaches near the Nahant campus to find local sources of pollution. -
Co-op
This double Husky created her own co-op working on life-changing cancer therapies
CAR T-cell therapy can serve as a life saving treatment for blood cancers, but comes with complications. This master’s degree student’s research may help change that. -
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Three Seas student wins AAUS Award
Congratulations to Zoe Salyapongse, Three Seas Program Cohort 45, on being awarded the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) research award! -
Alumni
Using invasive wetland grasses, Northeastern grads adopt a green approach to stop erosion
Kayla Sklar and Anja Clark, Northeastern alumni, work with Emerald Tutu lead Gabriel Cira to grow native wetlands grasses on beds formed from invasive species. -
News
In Bali, Northeastern students see resilience and innovation at the heart of climate change adaptation
Students studied the unequal ways that climate change is effecting island nations like Bali, one of more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia’s archipelago. -
Research
What if sensors could spot plant stress in real time? These Northeastern researchers made it happen
Researchers at the Kostas Research Institute in Burlington developed sensors that will change color to indicate issues with a plant’s health. -
Student Spotlight
The Sum of All Achievements: Kimi Nguyen’s Mathematical Journey at Northeastern
For Kimi Nguyen, an applied mathematics master’s student with concentrations in data science, being selected as the student speaker for the 2025 College of Science Graduate Celebration represents a fitting conclusion to her Northeastern journey. “It is a tremendous honor,” Nguyen says. “As a PlusOne student who also completed my undergraduate degree here, Northeastern has…
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