Northeastern University's College of Science in Boston covers biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, chemistry, physics, marine science, mathematics and psychology. It combines research-led teaching with Northeastern's co-op model and Boston's biotech cluster. Choose it for a science degree with paid lab and industry experience built in.
Boston, United States
Official website: cos.northeastern.edu
Northeastern University, Boston
Placements in Boston's biotech and pharmaceutical firms
Marine Science Center at Nahant on the Atlantic coast
$34,000 – $66,000
International students, master's (lower) and undergraduate (higher) before aid
$22,000 – $28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cos.northeastern.edu before you apply.
MS Biotechnology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Bioinformatics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Chemistry
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BS Biochemistry
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Biotechnology and bioinformatics tied to Boston's life sciences cluster.
Co-op placements in labs and pharmaceutical companies.
Marine Science Center on the coast north of Boston.
Graduates join Moderna, Pfizer, Vertex, Biogen and Boston's research hospitals.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Many graduates progress to PhDs and medical school.
Undergrad
1 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The college sits on Northeastern's urban campus with modern labs, the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex and residence halls close by.
Boston and Cambridge form one of the world's largest biotech hubs. Rent is among the highest in the US.
Form I-20 issued by Northeastern
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduate applications to Northeastern close 1 January 2027. Graduate science programmes review applications with priority dates in winter for fall entry and in autumn for spring entry.
Biotechnology and bioinformatics admit for fall and spring, while chemistry and undergraduate programmes start in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Northeastern's Office of Global Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Biotechnology, bioinformatics, chemistry and biochemistry are popular. Graduate admission needs a relevant science degree and TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0.
Some master's programmes offer partial tuition awards, and research students can apply for assistantships. Check Northeastern's funding pages for details.
