Global Pathways计划课程旨在提高英语水平，并帮助学生适应美国大学的学术和文化。在该计划期间，学生将修读4学分的课程，该课程可转入其硕士学位。全球衔接课程为时4或8个月，具体取决于英语水平。进展之后，药学科学硕士学位需要21个月才能完成。
Global Pathways is designed for international students who do not meet Northeastern’s English language admission requirements for their desired graduate degree program. This intensive academic program is taken for one or two semesters before admission to their program of interest.<br><br>You will participate in rigorous English language training and university skills preparation and enroll in one of two areas: the Business and Humanities Track or the Engineering, Math, and Computer Science Track. You will also take a 2-4 credit course that can then be transferred to your master’s degree.<br><br>Upon successful completion of the program requirements—as well as meeting progression requirements—you will be admitted to your graduate degree program of choice.