With courses ranging from Anglo-Saxon poetry to children’s literature, English is the most popular major among the humanities departments at Boston University. Choose from seminars on Shakespeare, science fiction, and key genres like drama and fiction, all of which will give you a greater understanding of the world we live in. You’ll also have opportunities to study overseas, visit museums as part of your curriculum, and work on the student journal.

Interested in how you can make a difference in global public health? Health Science is the perfect fit for students who wish to pursue a career in medicine, nursing, physician assistant training, or physical therapy. You will take courses ranging from biology to psychology, epidemiology, medical ethics, and more. In your senior year, you will complete a practicum experience in an area of your interest either in Boston or abroad. Students registered in this program who meet GPA requirements are eligible to apply for the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health degree (BS/MPH), offered in conjunction with Boston University School of Public Health.

If it weren’t for the work of computer engineers, you wouldn’t be reading this right now! If you’re curious how computers are structured and operate, you’ll have the ability to learn both the hardware and software mechanisms to make it all happen. During your time in this program you will also learn to apply engineering principles to the design of processors and systems, becoming a successful computer professional. Additionally, the College of Engineering’s Senior Capstone Project allows you to create real products for a client in the Boston area.

Combine the study of both science and health to complete this major, which is perfect for students interested in graduate programs for medicine, dentistry, or other health-related professions. Students learn to analyze the functions of the human body in a variety of research and clinical settings and are eligible to apply for the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Human Physiology (BS/MS) program. You will also have the opportunity to study anatomy in the Gross Anatomy Lab by exploring the human body through prosected cadavers. During your senior year, you will complete an internship in Boston or internationally through Boston University’s Study Abroad programs in places like New Zealand, Ireland or France. Students are well prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, and for clinical or laboratory research.

Gain fundamental knowledge in the biological sciences, then build on this foundation through a variety of lecture, laboratory, field, and seminar courses. A range of specializations allows you to delve deeper into specific disciplines, such as Behavioral Biology; Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics; Ecology & Conservation Biology; and Neurobiology. Special research opportunities include field-based programs like the Marine Semester and Tropical Ecology Program, as well as hundreds of opportunities to conduct research in faculty labs.

Produce cutting-edge research and inform policy-making through Questrom’s accounting concentration in the Business Administration major. In this program, students gain the necessary financial knowledge and skills to exercise ethical organizational leadership and sound decision-making to be prepared to succeed in the world of business. You can even join the Accounting Association, which works to bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds by connecting students to accounting professionals.

Take a deep dive into understanding our complex, globalized world. You'll choose from a wide range of courses in history, economics, political science, sociology, and religion, while developing substantive knowledge of at least one region of the world and one functional area of study. Courses are taught by a diverse faculty of CIA agents, expert international negotiators, former ambassadors, White House advisors, and more.