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The Biomedical Science MS Program allows students to focus on areas across the biomedical sciences to gain training in human (patho)physiology and the application of existing and potential therapeutic approaches to treating disease.

Potential career paths:

  • Research technicians
  • Clinical laboratory workers
  • Science teachers
  • Science administrators

If you want to earn your master’s in Biomedical Science at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

Entry Requirements

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the Bouvé College of Health Sciences’ admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 90 / IELTS 7.0 / PTE 60

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 74 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

GRE (V: 150, Q: 150)

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Global Pathways Tuition

One Semester:
$16,609 USD

Two Semesters:
$28,490 USD*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

 

One Semester Program

 

Adv. TOEFL Test-Taking
Critical Writing
Professional Speaking
Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

 

Two Semester Program

First Semester
Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Second Semester
 Adv. TOEFL Test-Taking
Critical Writing
Professional Speaking
Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

Degree Progression to MS Biomedical Science

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Biomedical Science:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL 100 / IELTS: 7.5

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Degree Progression

Optional

Degree Program Details

Degree Progression Start Date

August
January

Degree Progression Program Tuition

$57,800 USD

Total Degree Progression Credits

33

Degree Progression Program Lengths

21 Months

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