Acquire scientific and professional knowledge in a dynamic learning environment supported by scientists, engineers, and clinicians
Master your new knowledge and skills in a full-time industry co-op or academic research experience
Northeastern’s Master of Nanomedicine is a one-of-a-kind, industry-aligned degree designed for individuals seeking to develop knowledge and skills in nanomedicine research, innovation, & commercialization.
Our students receive hands-on training in nanomedicine challenges & opportunities, research tools & techniques, and translation from bench to bedside.
The curriculum integrates immersive experiential learning with an industry co-op or academic research experience to prepare graduates for high-demand roles in nanomedicine, biotechnology, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries.
One of the best aspects of the nanomedicine program was the opportunity to interact with scientists in academia, government, and industry. This allowed me to stay up-to-date and provided great networking opportunities."
Ronodeep Mitra, Alumnus PhD Candidate @ Northeastern
Modalities
Choose the format – online or on campus – that best fits your needs.
Learning Locations
Learn and explore from our Boston campus, located in the heart of North America’s largest nanomedicine, biotechnology, & pharmaceutical hub. Or earn your degree anywhere in the world with our online modality, which combines the same engaging, highquality lectures & learning activities with the flexibility of an asynchronous approach.
Concentrations
Specialize your coursework by selecting 1 of 4 concentrations. Or design your own from a combination of 45+ electives!
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: REAL -WORLD EXPERIENCE FOR REAL-WORLD SUCCESS
We believe that learning through experience is essential for preparing students to become global citizens capable of transforming ideas into impact. Known as experiential learning, this is a hallmark of the Nanomedicine program, and of the University itself. U.S. News and World Report ranks Northeastern #1 in the nation for programs that combine classroom learning with real world experience.
Our program features extensive experiential learning opportunities, collaborations with research and teaching faculty, and access to a dynamic set of scientific and professional development opportunities to prepare you for tomorrow’s career.
Northeastern University is the world-leader in nanomedicine education. In the same year that the U.S. National Institutes of Health first identified nanomedicine as a research area of strategic importance, we created our first nanomedicine courses!
Through the support of $10M in federal grants, we have built a robust set of nationally recognized training programs. These include the CaNCURE Nanomedicine Co-op Program, the multi-institutional Nanomedicine Academy, and the IGERT Nanomedicine PhD specialization Program.
20 years and 2000+ students later, we are excited to offer 15 one-of-a-kind courses that teach the latest nanomedicine theories, techniques, and skills. Our course content is drawn directly from peer-reviewed literature, as well as faculty research and industry experiences. And with the recent launch of two new experiential AI courses, all our
students learn how to use AI responsibly to enhance learning and accelerate research impact.
I invite you to explore our exciting curriculum!”
Doing something as simple as changing the nanoscale texture of a surface can change the way cells and molecules interact with the surface? And that you can make a material toxic just by changing its surface charge? Or that packaging drugs in nanoparticles can make drugs safer and more effective?
We use these and other unique nanoscale behaviors to solve problems in healthcare and medicine…
Our nanomedicine faculty are passionate about nanomedicine research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We bring this enthusiasm to all the courses we teach.”
Acquire the knowledge & skills you want to learn. Choose the concentration, electives, and signature experiential learning project that best matches your desired career path. Here are some of the exciting project options we have available for you:
Conduct research & data analysis in a live online laboratory + hands-on microfluidic nanoparticle synthesis project
RNA THERAPEUTICS (New!)
Design, model, & optimize nanoparticlebased solutions for RNA repair and RNA delivery
TRANSLATION & COMMERCIALIZATION
Work as a team to create a virtual start-up company under mentorship of biotech industry leaders
VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
Explore what vaccines are, how they work, and ways to optimize their delivery with help from industry experts
Graduate with a portfolio of practical experiences that demonstrate your readiness for industry, research, or doctoral study.
The Master of Nanomedicine degree program consists of 34 semester hours (SH). All students complete the following:
• 16 semester hours of core courses
• 18 semester hours of concentration & elective courses
• Industry co-op or academic research experience
• Professional development, networking, & reflection activities
Full-time students can complete all graduation requirements in as little as 2 years. Find more details here: https://catalog.northeastern.edu/graduate/science/physics/nanomedicine-ms/
• Foundations in Nanotherapeutics
• Foundations in Nanodiagnostics
• Nanotoxicology
• Bioethics in the Age of AI
• Biostatistics
• Preclinical & Clinical Study Design
• Preparation for Professional Success
• Reflection Capstone
• Biomaterials
• Nanomedicine Research Techniques
• Nanomedicine Experiential Capstone
• PK/PD & Drug Metabolism
• Cell & Gene Therapies
• Molecular Approaches in Biotech
• Nanodrug Delivery Systems (New!)
• RNA Therapeutics (New!)
• Biotechnology Enterprise
• CGMP Statues & Regulations
• Managing a Biotech Company
• Nano/Biomedical Commercialization
• Cell Culture Applications
• Molecular Tools for Vaccine Design
• Vaccines and Immunization
• Vaccine Regulatory Science
Choose from over 45 graduate electives offered through Northeastern’s College of Science, College of Engineering, and the Bouvé College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Elective credits can also be earned via student-directed research activities with Northeastern faculty, collaborators, and Boston research hospitals.
Acquire AI expertise via hands-on activities embedded throughout the Nanomedicine curriculum. We offer opportunities to engage with custom tutor-bots, explore specialized AI tools, & conduct AI-powered research projects.
Build laboratory skills & confidence by selecting from hands-on research courses tailored to different levels of expertise. Whether you come as beginner or expert, we can prepare you for research independence.
Gain on-the-job experience while completing your degree. Northeastern hosts over 3,000 public and private sector co-op locations. Dedicated co-op coordinators provide each student with one-on-one advice and guidance throughout the co-op process.
Build a competitive advantage with specialized knowledge, skills, and experiences that help you stand out whether you’re entering the workforce, advancing your career, or planning a career change. Our recent co-op placements include…
Company Role
Affinia Therapeutics
Preclinical & Immunology Co-op
Evonik Engineering Co-op
Editas Medicine Bioanalytical Co-op
Novartis PK-ADME Co-op
Pioneering Medicines Biologics Formulation Co-op
Sanofi Global Drug Product Dev. Co-op
Strand Therapeutics LNP Discovery Co-op
Takeda Biologics Research Assistant
Xellar Biosystems
Bioimaging Intern
Activities
Preclinical data collection to support pre-IND submission
LNP formulation, synthesis, & characterization
Preclinical PK/PD & target qualification of mRNA therapies
In vitro assay development & optimization
Development & optimization of biologic drug formulations
Optimization & scalable production of lipid-mRNA
Formulation of mRNA-LNPs for in vivo CAR T-cell therapy
CRISPR gene editing for biologics expression
Protocol development for preclinical & drug discovery teams
This course offers an in-depth look at how RNA therapeutics are conceived, engineered, delivered, and evaluated across the full R&D pipeline. You will build industry-relevant skills by analyzing preclinical datasets, clinical trial results, and post-market evidence from successful and failed therapies to understand how formulation choices, stabilization strategies, and design decisions impact real-world performance. You will also develop an IND-like dossier in which you propose, justify, and refine an RNA therapeutic concept by integrating design, delivery strategy, and translational considerations.
2 Modalities
Boston-based & online enrollment options
An immersive learning experience selected by you
45+ Electives
Diverse course options to customize your curriculum
1 Industry Co-op
Full-time work experience matched to your career goals
Our globally connected faculty provide custom professional development opportunities throughout the Nanomedicine curriculum to help you prepare for success in a dynamic and diverse professional environment.
Starting Salary Range: $80k - $105k
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The Nanomedicine MS degree accelerated my development as both a scientist and manager, and it continues to motivate my pursuit of great leadership and technical expertise.”
Axell Rodriguez, MS Senior Production Scientist, Xing Imaging
The Nanomedicine program led me into an amazing and fascinating field. The knowledge I gained helped me land a job at a Takeda and gave me the confidence to pursue a PhD in Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery.”
Alessandro Ajo, MS PhD Candidate @ Univ. Milano
Nanomedicine graduates are valued for their rare combination of scientific expertise, translational problem-solving ability, technical proficiency, and professional experience. This allows them to contribute meaningfully and thrive from day one in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and healthcare innovation environments. Here’s just a small sample of where our graduates are currently employed…
Our faculty are experts in multi-modal teaching and learning. We continuously improve our courses to incorporate the latest advances in nanomedicine research, AI learning tools, teaching technologies, and industry workforce standards. With our highly custom learning management system, both on-campus and online students:
• Prepare for class with narrated, captioned, self-paced online lectures & learning activities
• Apply course concepts in weekly interactive class discussions & case studies
• Practice course concepts in assignments with iterative feedback & revision
• Build critical AI literacies & the capacity to leverage AI tools for life-long learning
• Collaborate on mentored signature projects with global impact
• Engage with experts from academia, industry, hospitals, & government
We have been teaching on-ground, hybrid, and online courses in parallel for over 10 years, creating a one-of-a-kind global network for knowledge acquisition and collaboration. Our pioneering work has been recognized by awards from the National Science Foundation & National Institutes of Health.”
Dr. Srinivas Sridhar University Distinguished Professor Director, Nanomedicine Innovation Ctr.
• Online application
• Application fee
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Resumé
• Evidence of English proficiency
Minimum GPA Requirements
Applicants need to have completed at least a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 (of 4.0) or better from an accredited university.
No GRE Required
Neither domestic nor international applicants need to submit GRE scores.
International Applicants
We value and welcome students from abroad. These applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS score of 7. Please visit our international students page for detailed Info.
Total Required Credits 34
Cost per Credit Hour $1928
Total Tuition $65,552
Courses taken outside the College of Science are subject to different tuition rates. The tuition rate is based on 34 semester hours and does not include fees. Please note tuition cost and fees may differ from year to year.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees, see: https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/billingpayments/tuition-and-fees/
For financing & financial aid options, see: https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/applyin g-for-aid/graduate/
Applications are considered year round. For application links and additional curriculum info, please see: https://cos.northeastern.edu/master-of-science-nanomedicine/
Not ready to commit to a full Master’s degree? Consider applying to our 12-credit Nanomedicine Certificate program. Online and on-ground courses completed toward the Nanomedicine Certificate are eligible for direct transfer into the Master’s program.
