Bioengineering

Select one of four industry-aligned concentrations to develop deep expertise in an area of particular interest:

• Molecular, cell, and tissue engineering
• Biomechanics and mechanobiology
• Biomedical devices and bioimaging
• Systems, synthetic, and computational bioengineering

While predominately an on-campus program, we offer a selection of online courses each semester for added flexibility. You can complete the program in as little as one year or up to two years, depending on your course load, course availability, and whether you participate in a co-op. The program is offered both full time and part time.

No STEM background? No problem. This degree also offers an option for career changers without a prior related degree. Please see the MS in Bioengineering—Connect program page for details.

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges.

Our cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. Northeastern is one of the few universities that offers this unique learning model for graduate students.

Through co-op, you’ll gain up to eight months of professional work experience in your field of interest as part of the academic curriculum, giving you a competitive advantage after graduation.

Northeastern has more than 3,900 employer partners worldwide, from large companies to startups, allowing you to choose the right fit for your career goals. Dedicated co-op coordinators will guide you through the entire process.

As an R1 research university, Northeastern offers wide-ranging interdisciplinary research opportunities and the resources to support innovation.

You can conduct research with faculty in their labs, at research centers, on co-op, or on your own as part of an individual research project. You can also present your research at university events and participate in regional, national, and global competitions.

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

*Decision notification: Applicants will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis as they are completed.

• Completed online application form

• Two letters of recommendation

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2025-2026 academic years

• Statement of purpose

• Resumé

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants unless the waiver requirements are met