Bachelor of Science in Biology and Mathematics

Northeastern University

In the BS, combined biology and mathematics degree program, science courses lay the groundwork for strong basic training in mathematics, chemistry, and physics that are relevant to biology. In biology courses, students broadly explore the organization and processes of life-from molecules and cells through organs and organ systems to populations, ecosystems, and evolution. In mathematics courses, students pursue mathematical reasoning, differential equations, and linear algebra, as well as statistics and probability. The fields of biology and mathematics are integrated in a range of course offerings including bioinformatics, applied statistics, advanced genomics, and biological imaging. Our programs provide a wide range of relevant co-op opportunities in the renowned Boston-area biotechnology industry, hospitals, and research institutions, as well as across the country and at international sites. There are a number of interdisciplinary opportunities involving biology. These include programs in behavioral neuroscience and in biochemistry, as well as combined majors between biology and computer science, data science, English, mathematics, or political science. Due to curricular overlap, combinations of any two of these programs or of any one of these programs with ecology and evolutionary biology, marine biology, or bioengineering are not offered.