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Program checklist · MS

Biology, MS (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
26.0204
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Please see PhD Biology for further information about this program. No students will be admitted directly into this program to pursue a master's degree.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_bbdfd2ee
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Research Ethics

    1 item
    1. BIOL 7399
      4

    Colloquium

    2 items
    1. Complete the following (repeatable) course twice:
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    2. BIOL 5100
      1

    Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration

    concentration · 0 items

      Required Coursework

      1 item
      1. BIOL 6300
        4

      Electives

      electives · 1 item
      1. In consultation with faculty advisor, complete 20 semester hours from the topic of cell and molecular biology:
        Not resolved to a course
        20

      BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984

      0 items

        Molecular Microbiology Concentration

        concentration · 0 items

          Required Coursework

          2 items
          1. BIOL 6300
            4
          2. BIOL 6405
            4

          Electives

          electives · 1 item
          1. In consultation with faculty advisor, complete 16 semester hours from the topic of molecular microbiology:
            Not resolved to a course
            16

          BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984

          0 items

            Electives Option

            electives · 0 items

              Required Coursework

              2 items
              1. BIOL 6303
                4
              2. BIOL 6405
                4

              Electives

              electives · 1 item
              1. Complete 16 semester hours from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                16

              BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984

              0 items
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