This website provides information about the Northeastern Cooperative Education Program to:
» Current and prospective students planning to concentrate in biology, biochemistry, behavioral neuroscience, and environmental science.
» Current and prospective employer partners
» Northeastern University alumni/alumnae
Please use the major tabs above to learn more about the LIFE SCIENCES CO-OP experience at Northeastern and what it may mean for you.
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Christine Koval '07Christine transferred to Northeastern University after spending 2 years at the University of Georgia. She came to NU primarily because of her love for Boston; however, the Co-op program definitely made Northeastern stand out among the many schools in the area. While at Northeastern, Christine was a member of the NU Biology Club, the BU Neurons, Academy of the College of Arts & Science, Dean's List, National Dean's List, Sigma Alpha Lambda National Honor Society, and Golden Key International Honour Society. |
Medical University of South Carolina
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is the oldest medical school in the South, and one of the oldest in the country. One of the major areas of focus for MUSC is in cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular disease in general. Its partnership with the Northeastern University Cooperative Education Program began through the efforts of Francis G. Spinale, MD, PhD (Northeastern Class of 1979) who is the Director of the Cardiothoracic Research Program at MUSC.
MORE ABOUTCooperative Education
(Co-op) is a distinctive form of experiential education in which students alternate periods of academic study with periods of paid work experience.
Students at Northeastern University with majors in biology and biochemistry may earn experiential education credit when they successfully complete the following components of the Cooperative education learning model: