Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering & Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering & Biochemistry
Overview
This combined major from the College of Engineering and College of Science serves students who wish to develop both a scientific and an engineering mindset to solve problems in bioengineering and biochemistry. The program includes fundamentals and electives in the science of biochemistry; a complete and rigorous bioengineering core; and a series of molecular, cellular, and tissue engineering courses that allow for the synthesis of the two. Successful graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science degree and possess the knowledge, skills, and perspective to pursue careers in academia or industry. Furthermore, this curriculum lines up well with the coursework required to pursue medical (or other clinical) school.
Innovative Curriculum
This program has the purpose of giving students a deep understanding of biochemistry while still pursuing a complete engineering degree. We imagine that this degree will be most attractive to three groups of students:
- students who want an engineering degree but also want sufficient scientific rigor to pursue a career in biochemistry research
- students who want to study biochemistry but also want to approach biochemistry from an engineering design framework
- students who want an engineering degree but also want to complete their pre-med requirements with the third group probably being the largest
The Accelerated Master’s Degree PlusOne program allows current undergraduate students to accelerate the attainment of the master’s degree by applying graduate credits taken as an undergraduate toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current students apply to enroll in the PlusOne program. Students attain their bachelor’s degree followed by a PlusOne year to complete the master’s degree.
Students currently earning a BS in Bioengineering and Biochemistry can select from the PlusOne pathways available for BS in Bioengineering students.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is the heart of a Northeastern education, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on experience in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field—locally and abroad. With our signature cooperative education (co-op) program, students typically gain six months of work experience integrated as part of the educational program. Both five-year, three-co-op and four-year, two-co-op program options are available.
Academic Advising
For support with academic questions, contact the academic advisor assigned to this program.
Admissions & Aid
Ready to take the next step? Review Degree Requirements to see courses needed to complete this degree. Then, explore ways to pay for your education. Finally, review Admissions Information to see our deadlines and gather the materials you need to Apply.
Student Experiences
Personalized Academics and Rich Experiential Learning Leads to Next Step at Medical School
Harold D. Hodgkinson Award recipient, Zachary Hoglund, E’24, bioengineering and biochemistry, has completed two research co-ops, traveled to Ghana as president of the Innovators for Global Health student group, published research, and presented at conferences. Next step: medical school.
Hoglund Receives 2024 Hodgkinson Award
Zachary Hoglund, E’24, bioengineering and biochemistry, is the recipient of the Harold D. Hodgkinson Achievement Award for 2024, one of the highest honors a senior can receive.
2024 Huntington 100 COE Recipients
Sixteen students from the College of Engineering were selected as 2024 members of the Northeastern University “Huntington 100,” which is a group of students selected for their outstanding achievements which commensurate with the university’s mission, ideals, values, and Academic plan.
A Culture of Ambition and Determination
With a goal of earning a PhD, Melissa Scanlon, E’24, bioengineering and biochemistry, has had three research co-ops in the areas of cell biology and cellular engineering, and also studied abroad for semester at Mahidol University in Thailand.