Programs | PhD Graduate Education at Northeastern University

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college: college-of-science

Biology

The Biology program emphasizes close interaction between graduate students and faculty in developing the intellectual and experimental skills required for creative independent research.

Chemistry

This PhD program in Chemistry is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in chemistry or a related field who wish to develop as independent researchers by engaging in cutting-edge research while working closely with faculty who are renowned in their fields.

Marine and Environmental Sciences

The focus of the Marine and Environmental Sciences PhD program is interdisciplinary approaches to environmental sustainability in the context of global change. The goal is to train researchers who can apply their research to solving questions in ecology, evolution, and marine biology, as well as to issues relevant to the environment and society.

Mathematics

The PhD program in Mathematics is designed to provide students with a broad overview of current mathematics and a strong command of an area of specialization.

Network Science

The Network Science PhD program provides tools and concepts for understanding the structure and dynamics of networks across a wide range of domains, including human behavior, socio-technical infrastructures, and biological agents and epidemic diseases and engages faculty across Northeastern's colleges.

Physics

The Physics PhD program specializations in different subfields reflect the forefront research activities of the department, including biological physics, condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, nanomedicine, nanophysics and network science.

Psychology

The Psychology PhD program is research-intensive within a close-knit community of faculty and students.