Programs of Merrimack College

Health Science

North Andover , United States

As a health science major, you’ll study personal health, epidemiology, nutrition, community health, disease prevention and fitness-related topics to learn how the human body functions, both in health and disease. Through your science-centered classes and intensive clinical experiences, you’ll build the skills you need to promote better health on both an individual and community level. In the health science program, you will: Explore various aspects of human biomedical science. Focus on the scientific process and scientific communication. Practice independent and collaborative investigative approaches in the laboratory. Use 3-D visualization software to explore the inner workings of the human body.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Art and Art History

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As an art and art history major in the visual and performing arts department, you’ll learn how to identify distinctive artistic styles and recognize the social influences that have shaped visual arts, music and film. Through a combination of general art-history courses and complementary courses in music, film, photography, theatre and studio experience, you’ll receive a broad-based education in the arts. In this major, you will first complete required courses in Methodology and Art Literature and then focus on a specific era in art history — the Renaissance, Baroque/Classic, Romantic, 19th- and early-20th centuries, or modern. You’ll gain a comprehensive and informed view of the era you choose by completing a combination of courses relevant to this period, taking two semesters of a foreign language (preferably one suitable to the era you’re studying) and attending cultural events on a regular basis. And you’ll conclude the program with the senior seminar with thesis, which integrates the various strands of your diverse coursework in the arts.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

The bachelor of arts in biology curriculum is designed to offer you the flexibility to choose from a wide variety of courses offered in biology while also leaving room for a second major or minors. With less cognate course requirements, you can connect your biology degree to other liberal arts majors. You may pursue a minor or second major in fields such as education, business, communications, political science, environmental studies, psychology, history, sociology, philosophy and computer science.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

Designed to meet the growing demand for baccalaureate-prepared nurses, Merrimack is pleased to introduce the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. Our program is developed on evidence-based nursing practices and combines theoretical and clinical coursework. Our rigorous curriculum provides a strong foundation of nursing knowledge to help you become a safe, compassionate caregiver and future nurse leader. Merrimack’s nursing program will prepare you to: Think critically in fast-paced health care environments and provide safe, patient-centered care. Adapt to emerging and rapidly changing health care settings using cutting-edge technology. Promote and provide compassionate inter-professional health care to diverse individuals, families and communities at the local, national and/or global levels. Communicate effectively with patients, families and the inter-professional team. Demonstrate emerging leadership qualities in multiple settings.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Biochemistry

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As a biochemistry major, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of how life works on a chemical level. You’ll learn theoretical and practical chemical principles through coursework in chemistry, biology, math and physics. You will then expand your skills by exploring chemical processes in our state-of-the-art labs. Whether your passion lies in agriculture, biochemistry, biotechnology, veterinary science or medicine, you’ll build the foundation you need to succeed. In the biochemistry program, you will: Learn fundamental chemical concepts and laboratory skills. Explore a variety of ways to solve biological problems on a molecular level. Learn to think broadly, creatively and independently, and to communicate your scientific insight both in writing and orally. Use cutting-edge tools and instruments available in top biochemistry laboratories around the world. Participate in original research on a range of topics, from microwave chemistry to smart molecules.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Business Administration BS

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As a business administration major, you’ll prepare for the rapidly changing global marketplace by building a strong foundation in accounting, finance, management and marketing. Dive deeper into global perspectives or industry-specific tracks by choosing from a range of concentrations and minors. Guided by the Girard School of Business’ four learning goals — communication, collaboration, analysis, and problem-solving — you will receive a business education designed to drive your success.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Chemistry

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As a chemistry major, you’ll explore the scientific field that helps us understand how our world works and learn the fundamental theories and laboratory skills you need to excel in today’s fast-paced scientific world. Through your coursework in chemistry, biology, math and physics, you’ll have the opportunity to work on research projects as varied as the detection of trace antibiotics in natural water and the development of microwave methods for organic synthesis. As a chemistry major, you will: Learn fundamental chemical concepts and laboratory skills. Study the composition, structure and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. Learn to think broadly, creatively and independently within the field, and to communicate your scientific insight both in writing and orally. Use cutting-edge tools and instruments available in top chemistry laboratories around the world. Engage in original research on topics as varied as microwave chemistry and smart molecules.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Civil Engineering

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

Civil engineers plan, design and supervise construction of many essential facilities and structures such as bridges, dams, interstate highways and buildings. As a civil engineering major you will learn about designing and maintaining public and private infrastructure projects, including water systems, roads, airports, buildings, bridges and more. As a civil engineering major, you’ll gain the hands-on experience you need to become one of tomorrow’s engineering leaders. You will study: Environmental engineering — Solving hazardous waste and pollution problems, providing potable and economical water supply systems, and maintaining a safe environment. Geotechnical engineering — Examining the bearing capacities of soils, settlement of foundations and the design of both deep and shallow foundations. Structural analysis and design — Providing reliable and economical structures such as bridges, buildings, port facilities and intricate lock-and-dam facilities. Transportation engineering — Orchestrating the movement of people and cargo, designing airports and highways, and completing traffic studies to maintain efficient flows.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Communication and Media

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

By taking courses that integrate critical theory and real-world practice, you’ll explore a variety of areas of study, including environmental communication, health campaigns, sports communication, humor and media, intercultural communication and radio production. In the course of your studies, you’ll learn how communication and media plays a fundamental role in how we understand each other, organizations, movements, cultures and mass communication. The communication and media major offers: An interdisciplinary perspective that embraces both humanities-based and social-science-focused communication studies. A core curriculum that explores all major areas of communication while maintaining the latitude for individual exploration through electives. The flexibility to construct your own curriculum based on different topics, such as organizational, visual, intercultural, environmental, health, and mass communication. Access to the practical experience needed for employment and the academic achievement needed for graduate school application. Video and audio production spaces that connect you with the digitized formats used in current media-production operations.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Computer Engineering

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As a computer engineering major, you will learn how to research, design, develop and test computer hardware — and supervise its manufacture and installation. In a collaborative, hands-on environment, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, plus an in-depth look at data networking and communication. Bonus? Nearly 100 percent of our electrical engineering students find work within two months of graduation — and many commit to jobs before they even graduate!

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost