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Northeastern University

Biomedical Science PhD at Northeastern University (Bouvé College of Health Sciences) Northeastern University in United States

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

The page notes that admitted PhD students may be considered for admission and funding, but no stipend amount or specific funding package is stated. Students may also have the option of summer industrial internships in Boston-area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Deadline

Dec 6, 2026

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Northeastern University

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Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Drug Delivery
Biology
Toxicology
Drug Metabolism
Medical Science
Nanoscience
Pharmacy
Biopharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacokinetic
Biomedicine

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About this position

Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences is advertising a Biomedical Science PhD in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The program is designed around the cross-disciplinary integration of human pathobiology with drug action, invention, and clinical utility.

Research and coursework areas include drug design and profiling, toxicology, pharmaceutical biochemistry/cell biology, drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and nanotechnology-based advanced delivery systems. Students can also choose concentrations in pharmaceutics and drug delivery, pharmacology, or medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.

The program is offered on ground at the Boston Campus, with fall semester admissions only and full-time study. The page notes that the degree is suitable both for new entrants and for professionals such as research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, and science teachers/administrators who want to deepen expertise and expand career opportunities.

Admissions requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field; at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework in mathematics (including calculus), biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry; a minimum GPA of 3.0; three recommendation letters; a 500-word personal statement; CV/resume; and official transcripts. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. GRE is optional.

Funding is mentioned only generally: admitted PhD students may be considered for admission and funding, but no stipend amount is listed. The page also mentions possible summer industrial internships in Boston-area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Deadline: December 6. Applicants are instructed to submit materials through the Northeastern University Application Portal.

Funding details

The page notes that admitted PhD students may be considered for admission and funding, but no stipend amount or specific funding package is stated. Students may also have the option of summer industrial internships in Boston-area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

What's required

Applicants must have at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework or equivalent in mathematics including calculus, biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. A baccalaureate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field is required. Minimum GPA is 3.0 or higher. Required application materials include three letters of recommendation, a personal statement of goals and expectations (minimum 500 words), CV/resume, and official transcripts; applicants with non-U.S. coursework must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation (WES iCAP package). For non-native English speakers, TOEFL or IELTS is required, with preferred minimum scores of 100 iBT TOEFL or 7.5 IELTS Academic. GRE is optional.

How to apply

Submit all required documents through the Northeastern University Application Portal. Review the admissions checklist, prepare transcripts, recommendations, statement, and CV, and apply by the December 6 deadline. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with questions.

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