Biology LEAD at the Charles River Campus

Biology students working in the laboratory.

Considering a career in healthcare, research, or biomedical fields? 

Spend a semester getting real world experience in the Greater Boston area in fields like biotech, pharma, healthcare, science education and more. Become more competitive for graduate programs and/or employment after completing your degree in Biology or Neuroscience.

 

High Impact Learning:

  • Spend a semester at the Charles River Campus with a peer cohort
  • Intern in biology and neuroscience-related fields in places like hospitals, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, science museums, and more
  • Gain practical experience that prepares you for your future career while taking classes and staying on track to graduate on time 

Program Details:

  • Open to biology and neuroscience majors
  • 6+ internship credits
  • 3 credits for BIOL 350: Ethics in Biomedicine, Biotechnology, and Therapeutics (pre-req is BIOL 152 with a C grade or higher)
  • Optional: Junior Year Writing in Psychological and Brain Science (PBS)
  • Option to take 9+ credits of additional courses through Flex at no additional cost on top of tuition (some restrictions may apply)

In the Spotlight

Katrina Chang

"It was a privilege to participate in the LEAD program over the past year. I am especially grateful to have spent my final two semesters at the Charles River Campus where I built meaningful friendships and strong connections with faculty and fellow students. This experience has been essential in helping me discover a sense of purpose in my work."

Katrina Chang 25 Nursing Technician Intern, Beth Israel Needham

Contact

Rosa Moscarella

Rosa Moscarella

Senior Lecturer, Biology Department
Director of Biology LEAD Program
Dr. Rosa Moscarella is a Senior Lecturer and Chancellor’s Leadership Fellow. She is the Director of the Biology LEAD internship pathway program. 
Rosa Moscarella