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.
We welcome your comments and suggestions!
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Shawn Cogan '10Shawn says "The NU Coop program was a huge part of my decision to attend Northeastern but I honestly do not think I really appreciated it until this coop cycle." |
Cubist Pharmaceuticals
Founded in 1992, Cubist has maintained its focus on becoming a leader in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel anti-infectives for use in hospitals and other acute-care environments. Joseph Terracciano, Senior Manager of the Cubist Fermentation Pilot Plant, says, "All of the Co-op students who have worked at Cubist impress me with their dedication and genuine interest in science. I hope that some of these students will make Cubist a career choice after graduation."
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 Life Science majors may earn experiential education credit when they successfully complete the following components of the Cooperative education learning model:
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