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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
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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.
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Applications and admissions
Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
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Predrag Radivojac
Predrag Radivojac is a professor and associate dean of research at Khoury College. His work strives to grasp the molecular basis for higher-level phenotypes and genetic disorders, and to develop algorithms and analysis techniques related to the function of biological macromolecules, mass spectrometry proteomics, genome interpretation, and precision health.
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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