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Bouvé College of Health Sciences
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YOU ARE BOUVÉ

Tackle the world’s most pressing health challenges.

We leverage interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic synergies to tackle the world’s more pressing health challenges. It is this cross-pollination of academic rigor, interdisciplinary perspectives, and globally recognized experiential learning that distinguishes Bouvé and its graduates.

Bouvé College of Health Sciences offers students closely integrated courses in the physical, biological, behavioral, social, environmental, and health systems sciences.

We will engage you in experientially-driven, innovative, interprofessional patient care and interdisciplinary translational research, to become the next generation of highly effective clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders.

Undergraduate Programs



PreMed/PreHealth

Bouvé College of Health Sciences prepares you for a successful career in medicine, dentistry, public health, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, social work, or other related positions in the medical field.

At Bouvé, you have access to individualized resources, a vast and growing global network of students, faculty, and alumni, and the distinct advantage of leaving with the confidence that comes from direct experience and a greater understanding of the U.S. healthcare system.

  • PreHealth
  • PreMed
  • PrePharmacy
  • PrePA (Physician Assistant)
  • PrePT (Physical Therapy)


Minors

Interdisciplinary minors combine coursework from multiple departments, to address the ever-evolving and challenging demands of academic and professional spheres.

These minors are for undergraduate students from any discipline wishing to expand their understanding in areas related to health.

Through these curricular experiences, undergraduate students can explore technology, data, law, early childhood development, and other topical relationships to health.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Early Intervention

Exercise Science

Global Health

Healthcare System Operations

Health, Humanities and Society

Health Psychology

Health Sciences Entrepreneurship

Human Movement Science

Mindfulness Studies

Nutrition

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Public Health

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Wellness Studies


Combined Majors

Business Administration & Public Health
With D’Amore-McKim School of Business

Communication Studies & Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
With the College of Arts, Media and Design

Data Science & Health Science
With Khoury College of Computer Science

Environmental Engineering & Health Science
With the College of Engineering

Health Humanities & Health Science
With the College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Health Humanities & Public Health
With the College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Health Science & Business Administration
With D’Amore-McKim School of Business

Health Science & Communication Studies
With the College of Arts, Media and Design

Health Science & Psychology
With the College of Science

Health Science & Sociology
With the College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Linguistics & Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
With the College of Science

Public Health & Communication Studies
With the College of Arts, Media and Design

Public Health & Cultural Anthropology
With the College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Public Health & Journalism
With the College of Arts, Media and Design

Public Health & Sociology
With the College of Social Sciences and Humanities

PlusOne Programs

For current Northeastern undergraduate students only.

Northeastern’s PlusOne Program offers motivated students the opportunity to start earning a master’s degree while completing their undergraduate coursework. You can take four to five graduate courses (max. 16 credits) as part of your undergraduate degree and also count these towards your master’s. This shortens the completion time for a master’s degree to (usually) one additional year. For a list of courses that can be “double-counted” this way, click here.

Please refer to the Registrar’s PlusOne Curriculum page for the most current information.

Starting as early as their sophomore year, interested students should begin speaking with their academic advisor to evaluate options and start planning.

How to apply

Work with your primary undergraduate academic advisor to complete the PlusOne Program Course Review Form. Once the form has been signed by your academic advisor, you will need to attach it to your application in order to submit.

To begin your your application please complete this inquiry form, which will create your initial application profile. Once this is submitted, you will receive an email notification from the system to set up your account, and be directed to your PlusOne application to complete and submit.

During the last term of your undergraduate program, please reach out to [email protected]

PlusOne Program Name Entry Term(s)Deadlines(s)Application RequirementsEligibility Requirement
MS Applied Behavior Analysis PlusOneFall
Spring
Aug 1
Dec 1
1 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0
MS Applied Psychology PlusOneFallAug 11 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
None
MS Biomedical Science PlusOneFall
Spring
Aug 1
Dec 1
1 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0,
GPA at least 3.5 preferred
MS Health Informatics PlusOneFall
Spring
Summer
Aug 1
Dec 1
Apr 1
1 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0
MS Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences PlusOneFallAug 11 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
None
MS Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery PlusOneFall
Spring
Aug 1
Dec 1
1 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0,
GPA at least 3.5 preferred
MS Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery PlusOneFall
Spring
Aug 1
Dec 1
1 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0,
GPA at least 3.5 preferred
MS Pharmacology PlusOneFall
Spring
Aug 1
Dec 1
1 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0,
GPA at least 3.5 preferred
MS School Psychology PlusOneFallJun 151 Reference
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
Min. GPA of 3.0,
GPA at least 3.5 preferred
MS Speech-Language Pathology PlusOneFallJan 153 References — at least one from a co-op supervisor and one from a Northeastern faculty member
Resume
Personal Essay & Reflection Statement
Course Review Form
Current major of BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; Min. GPA of 3.0 (3.35 preferred); completion of a Min. of 109 credits by end of summer before enrollment
Public Health/Nursing – Bouvé BS/BA MPHFall
Spring
Mar 15
Nov 1
1 Reference — a Northeastern faculty member whose course the applicant has taken
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
BS in Health Science and BA in Public Health — 3.5 GPA or 3.2 GPA and a B- or higher in PHTH 2210: Foundations of Biostatistics

BS in Nursing — 3.5 cumulative GPA
Public Health – BS/BA MPH Other NU CollegesFall
Spring
Mar 15
Nov 1
2 References — one must be from a Northeastern faculty member whose course the applicant has taken
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
3.5 cumulative GPA
Public Health – CPS BS/MPHFallApr 12 References — one must be from a Northeastern faculty member whose course the applicant has taken
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Course Review Form
3.7 cumulative GPA

Bouvé Undergraduate Honors in the Discipline

Strive for distinction in your field

The Bouvé Honors Program is part of the undergraduate comprehensive University Honors Program, with college-specific opportunities that complement the university-wide options.  Bouvé Honors students have access to special seminars and other innovative research, enabling them to foster relationships with faculty members and other Honors students. Honors students fulfill Bouvé’s mission of developing future healthcare leaders by going beyond academic expectations while maintaining a focus on interprofessional studies through seminars, fostering relationships with faculty members through independent research, and promoting healthcare in the community through service learning and engagement, both in the U.S. and globally. 

Who is eligible?

Honors in the Discipline — Capstone Projects

Honors students are required to do a capstone project, conducted with the support of a faculty member/researcher. The project offers students the opportunity to conduct research or complete a project as part of a course or directed study over two semesters. (Exceptions can be discussed with your academic advisor.) A student who successfully completes a project as specified by college requirements will receive Honors in the Discipline upon graduating. Students who are on track to earn a BS and stay for a clinical doctorate must have the honors designation awarded before completing their BS degree.

The purpose of the project is to foster creativity and exceptional scholarly work and assimilate students’ educational experiences. Bouvé capstone projects provide students with the opportunity to explore their chosen discipline in greater depth, with guidance from a faculty mentor. While the specific format and requirements for the projects vary by major, all share the goal of reflecting the challenges, opportunities, and measures of excellence most centrally associated with that discipline. The project will allow Bouvé Honors students to develop a deep and critical understanding of the methodology, theory, and policy aspects of the discipline, while also relating it to significant problems in healthcare 

Students who have excelled academically but did not enter the Northeastern University Honors program are encouraged to submit a proposal and complete a Junior/Senior Honors project, allowing all Bouvé students the opportunity to graduate with College Honors Distinction. 

The selection of a Research Project Advisor for the project is generally based on a student’s interest in a faculty member’s research area or past experience in a class with that professor. The Research Project Advisor is responsible for assisting with project design, assessing progress, advising, and submitting the project grade. Faculty members who are available to work with students on Honors research projects are listed in the Bouvé College Research Compendium. 

Frequently Asked Question


For more information regarding the Honors Capstone Projects and next steps, students should contact the Bouvé Honors Faculty Coordinator specific to their majors to explore possibilities for their projects. 

By submitting a proposal for a Bouvé Junior/Senior Honors project, you are also applying to graduate with College Honors Distinction.  Once you have successfully completed your honors project, you will have earned College Honors Distinction. 

The definition of scholarly work will depend on the type of Honors project.  All of the projects will conclude with results that can benefit the healthcare community.  All students will need to complete a paper of at least 10 pages, though traditional research papers will need to be longer in length in order to answer the necessary research questions.  Students doing other types of scholarly work, such as beginning a non-profit organization, doing service work abroad, or other creative projects, will need to provide evidence of research conducted to prepare for the project, the main objectives, and the end results.  Simply acting as a teaching assistant for an Honors course, studying abroad, completing clinical work, or completing a service trip is not enough to qualify for an Honors project.  There must be a scholarly work produced at the end of the project.  For more information on what constitutes a scholarly work, students can speak with their academic advisor. 

This will depend on students’ majors, minors, and credits earned.  If you have questions regarding how Honors will affect your curriculum plan, please visit your Academic Advisor in Bouvé’s Office of Student Services. 

Students will need to find a Research Advisor who agrees to advise their project.  This may mean that students both find one faculty member specializing in that interdisciplinary field or students might have different faculty members advising them who agree to work together in their mentorships.