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Discover your scientific prowess at Northeastern University

At Northeastern, every professional master’s program is designed with input from the university’s industrial advisory board to ensure content addresses industry needs.


Whether your interests lie in applied mathematics, cognition and neuroscience, environmental and marine science, biotechnology, nanoscience, or bioinformatics — a suite of expert discoverers and engaged students welcome you to join them.

At Northeastern University, scientific heroes are made, not born. They take on rigorous topics in the physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics to solve real-world challenges and create positive change.

How is biology used to devise a 3D-printable material that is alive? How can studying proteins develop treatments for hundreds of currently untreatable diseases? How can observing ballerinas help people regain their balance in old age, improve mobility, design better robots, and treat stroke patients more effectively?

These are just some of the questions Northeastern University's College of Science (COS) answers in its state-of-the-art laboratories. Their research pushes the frontier of knowledge, while the university's unique experiential learning approach moulds professionals to solve global challenges.

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To do so, consider one of these programs to fast-track your growth to scientific mastery

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Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians to grow 33% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

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Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Are you interested in gaining core competencies in bioinformatics programming, integrating knowledge from the biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines?

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Master of Science in Biotechnology

Few programs merge advanced interdisciplinary training in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences with high-value business skills the way Northeastern's Master of Science in Biotechnology can.

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Experiential Master of Science in Biotechnology

Boston is home to over 1,000 biotechnology companies, and Northeastern’s one-year Experiential Master of Science in Biotechnology program can help you capitalize on its biotechnology boom.

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Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy

This program is jointly offered by two Northeastern colleges: The College of Science and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities’ School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.

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Hear from the students

Karissa Stisser
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
This program was really attractive because it is incredibly supportive of veterans! So I worked to relearn the basics before starting to build on that and grow within the program. I appreciate how easy it’s been to apply the topics I’ve been learning in classes to domains I would actually work with on the job. Some of these experiences include: creating a model for a lidar, using quadrature to estimate target positions over time, and sensor-based deep learning. In addition, as most of my time at Northeastern has been during the pandemic, online learning has made it easier for me to achieve more as I’ve had to handle more of the childcare during COVID. 
Mehak Gupta
Master of Science in Biotechnology
The program is highly detailed, and the best part is the faculty. My professors are always ready to help—both in the classroom and outside of it. I have learned a lot from my peers too. The level of engagement in the classes really pushes you to think critically about discussion topics. My favorite aspect of the program is the biotech enterprise. I never thought that it would be something that would interest me, but I was so wrong. The subject is extremely engaging and is an excellent introduction to the business of biotech. It has widened my viewpoint of the industry.
John Alessi
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy
This master’s program is multidisciplinary and offers a balance of strength in expertise. So, if a student is more adept in one area and lacking in the other, this program provided the means to help the student strengthen the area — for me, this was science. I realized that if I wanted to be an environmental professional, I needed to be fluent in two languages; I need to speak to the policymakers but also the scientists and researchers. I have primarily focused on my co-op at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the secretary’s office as the mobility coordinator. I started in June 2020 and have continued working there since. In this role, I create transportation options to accommodate more people.
Karissa Stisser
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
This program was really attractive because it is incredibly supportive of veterans! So I worked to relearn the basics before starting to build on that and grow within the program. I appreciate how easy it’s been to apply the topics I’ve been learning in classes to domains I would actually work with on the job. Some of these experiences include: creating a model for a lidar, using quadrature to estimate target positions over time, and sensor-based deep learning. In addition, as most of my time at Northeastern has been during the pandemic, online learning has made it easier for me to achieve more as I’ve had to handle more of the childcare during COVID. 
Mehak Gupta
Master of Science in Biotechnology
The program is highly detailed, and the best part is the faculty. My professors are always ready to help—both in the classroom and outside of it. I have learned a lot from my peers too. The level of engagement in the classes really pushes you to think critically about discussion topics. My favorite aspect of the program is the biotech enterprise. I never thought that it would be something that would interest me, but I was so wrong. The subject is extremely engaging and is an excellent introduction to the business of biotech. It has widened my viewpoint of the industry.
John Alessi
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy
This master’s program is multidisciplinary and offers a balance of strength in expertise. So, if a student is more adept in one area and lacking in the other, this program provided the means to help the student strengthen the area — for me, this was science. I realized that if I wanted to be an environmental professional, I needed to be fluent in two languages; I need to speak to the policymakers but also the scientists and researchers. I have primarily focused on my co-op at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the secretary’s office as the mobility coordinator. I started in June 2020 and have continued working there since. In this role, I create transportation options to accommodate more people.

The co-op experience Alessi speaks of is open to every learner at the College of Science. In fact, real-world opportunities like these are a Northeastern hallmark. For over 100 years, the university has been a world leader in cooperative education, launching students into the workplace well before they graduate.

These opportunities will help you gain unparalleled pathways to develop or advance your professional skills and engage with valuable contacts while identifying and solidifying your career options.

Despite the economic uncertainty brought upon by the pandemic, the College of Science achieved a 94% co-op placement in the last academic year. A total of 1,332 undergraduate and graduate students worked in top healthcare institutions and clinics, biotechnology companies, and research labs.

Experiential knowledge at its finest

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Gain a spot at the forefront of scientific discovery, invention, and innovation at Northeastern University’s College of Science

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