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BS in Data Science and Biology

The BS in Data Science and Biology is a combined major (Khoury College and the College of Science) that provides a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as software development and algorithms. Learn to use data in its various forms while also gaining in-depth knowledge of the different biological scales of life — from molecules and cells to ecosystems and evolution. With this interdisciplinary expertise, you’ll be prepared for careers across health care, data science, and bioinformatics.

Program details

Campus location

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    Boston

    Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.

Applications and admissions

Meet our faculty

Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.

Visit the College of Science

The BS in Computer Science and Behavioral Neuroscience program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the College of Science.

Get a head start on your graduate degree

In our accelerated master’s programs, you can start earning your master’s degree while you are still pursuing your undergraduate studies.

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    BS in Data Science and Chemistry

    The BS in Data Science and Chemistry blends chemistry, information science, and mathematics to prepare you to use data science to understand the physical world.

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    BS in Data Science and Biochemistry

    The BS in Data Science and Biochemistry integrates computer science, biochemistry, biology, information science, mathematics, and statistics.