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Biochemistry examines the chemical reactions within diverse living organisms, influencing nearly every facet of human existence. Northeastern's program offers a dual approach to building a biochemistry career: intensive academic training to analyze growing scientific knowledge and practical experience using advanced technologies to address core challenges in life chemistry. Following foundational studies in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, and math, students choose specialized electives spanning neuroscience, bioorganic chemistry, regenerative biology, microbial biotechnology, and systems biology.
This cross-disciplinary initiative enables students to pursue faculty-supervised research with experts from bioengineering, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, physics, psychology, and other fields.
Northeastern's distinctive co-op program offers professional experiences at leading biotech firms, hospitals, and research centers locally in Boston or internationally based on students' interests.
The biochemistry curriculum equips graduates for immediate employment or advanced studies in graduate programs, medical schools, veterinary programs, dental schools, law schools, or business schools. Alumni pursue diverse careers across academia, industry, government, and healthcare, engaging in laboratory research, clinical studies, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, marketing, or data management.