Program Overview
Format and Location
On ground
Boston, MA
Commitment
2-2.5 Years
Part time, Full Time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring
Improving human health through nanomedicine
95%
95% of our graduates secure employment opportunities soon after completing their degree. (2021 graduate survey data)
20%
A master’s degree holder can expect to earn an average of 20 percent more than someone who has only earned their bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021).
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Gain a network for life with thousands of partner organizations and nearly 300,000 alumni in 179 countries
Specializations
Students can specialize their curriculum by selecting one of the following concentrations:
- Nanoformulation research
- Translation and commercialization
- Vaccine development
Research
Gain hands-on experience by joining our expert faculty in research centers, labs, and institutes, such as:
Cooperative Education
Students in the MS in Nanomedicine program gain real-world experience through Northeastern’s leading co-op program and be prepared for a meaningful, in-demand career within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and healthcare industries.
Our graduates work at leading companies, including Moderna, Takeda, Pfizer, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Leidos, BD Biosciences, Broad Institute, and Abbot Laboratories.
Program Director
Associate Teaching Professor
Director, MS and Graduate Certificate in Nanomedicine
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- All transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency
Application Deadlines
Fall admission
- International: July
- International currently on a F-1 Visa in the US: July 15
- Domestic: August 1
Spring admission
- International: November 1
- International currently on a F-1 Visa in the US: November 15
- Domestic: December 1
Ready to apply?
A graduate degree from Northeastern University can take your career to the next level.
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Srinivas Sridhar
Srinivas Sridhar is University Distinguished Professor of Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, and Lecturer on Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School. He is the Director and Principal Investigator of Nanomedicine Academy and the NIH CaNCURE programs, and the founding director of the Nanomedicine Innovation Center, an interdisciplinary center with research and education […] -
Anne L. van De Ven
Director of the Graduate Certificate in Nanomedicine, Assistant Director of Nanomedicine Academy, Assistant Director of CaNCURE Cancer Nanomedicine Co-op Program, Assistant Professor of Physics -
Nikolaos Soukos
My major research interests include: My research accomplishments are: -
Ahmed Atef
Ahmed Atef is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Physics.
The Nanomedicine program led me into an amazing and fascinating field. The knowledge I gained helped me land a job at a large pharmaceutical company and gave me the confidence to pursue a PhD in nanomedicine and drug delivery.
Alessandro Ajo, Alum
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19 years of innovative nanomedicine education
Program director Dr. Anne Van de Ven shares how Northeastern University’s MS in Nanomedicine program is uniquely poised to train the next generation of industry leaders.
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Acquire Knowledge and Skills for Tomorrow's Careers
Northeastern’s MS degree program in nanomedicine gives you the training to solve high-impact healthcare challenges through a combination of classroom learning and real-world experiences.
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[Video] Overview of MS in Nanomedicine Program
The MS in Nanomedicine program prepares students to innovate at the intersection of nanotechnology and healthcare. Gain insight from program faculty into the benefits and opportunities of this unique program.
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