Master of Science in Bioinformatics
Gain core knowledge in bioinformatics programming, integrating knowledge from the biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines.
Program Overview
Commitment
2-3 Years
Part time, Full time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring
Your future in bioinformatics starts here.
2x
Jobs requiring a master’s degree are projected to grow nearly 2x faster than jobs for bachelor’s degree holders and 5x faster than jobs for high school graduates. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
$167K
The average salary for a bioinformatician is $112,728 with total pay up to $167,000 (Glassdoor.com, 2023).
94%
94% of graduates of the MS in Bioinformatics at Northeastern University have found employment within six months of graduation for the last three years (Northeastern Graduate Programs Blog).
Accreditations
This program is offered under the written consent of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities for the period from September 14, 2021, to January 18, 2028. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
The MS in Bioinformatics is also recognized by the National Professional Science Master’s Association.
Specializations
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics is structured to provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop, evaluate, and deploy bioinformatics and computational biology applications—preparing graduates to succeed in multiple roles in this new and growing field.
Concentrations include:
- Bioinformatics enterprise
- Biotechnology
- Data analytics
- Health informatics
- Omics
- Coursework option
Cooperative Education
Students in the MS in Bioinformatics program gain real-world knowledge, awareness, perspective, and confidence during a three- or six-month graduate co-op in industry or academia. As a recognized leader in experiential learning and a trusted source of high-caliber students, Northeastern enjoys relationships with more than 3,000 public- and private-sector employers on seven continents.
Recent bioinformatics co-op partners have included:
- Broad Institute
- Harvard Medical School
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Seattle Children’s Research Institute
- Genzyme
- Millennium
- Novartis
Research
Gain hands-on experience by joining research groups such as Ondrechen Research Group.
Career Outlook
Earning a degree at Northeastern opens the door to a network of more than 3,000 alumni and 4,000 employer partners, including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and global nongovernmental organizations.
As a result, our community expands continents, furthering our commitment to global, lifelong connections.
Program Director
Associate Professor
Director, MS Bioinformatics
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- All transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- GRE scores are recommended but not required
- Proof of English proficiency for all applicants
Admissions Deadlines
Fall Admission
- International: July 1
- International currently on a F1 visa in the US: July 15
- Domestic: August 1
Spring Admission
- International: November 1
- International currently on a F1 visa in the US: November 15
- Domestic: December 1
Toronto Campus deadlines can be found here.
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Nima Nouri
Nima Nouri, PhD is a data scientist specializing in bioinformatics and computational immunology. He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Kentucky and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Computational Immunology at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Nouri develops computational workflows and algorithms to analyze high-dimensional datasets generated by next-generation sequencing technologies, including […] -
Mousa Moradi
Mousa Moradi, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harvard Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and obtained his Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Wichita State University, Kansas. Throughout his academic career, he has been awarded numerous fellowships, grants, and scholarships. […] -
Oyeronke Ayansola
Dr. Oyeronke Ayansola earned a PhD in Bioinformatics and Experimental Evolution from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. She has worked as a senior bioinformatics analyst responsible for analyzing omics data, including single-cell and integrative multi-omics approaches of hospital patients. Her research has included microorganisms, genomics, genetics, evolution, cancer biology, and bioinformatics. She has taught […] -
Quan Wan
Quan Wan is a bioinformatics specialist and cloud computing innovator dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through technology. With a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics from The George Washington University, Quan has made remarkable contributions to both research and education. Starting as a Research Associate, Quan’s journey led him to become a Software Engineer, where he developed […] -
Yupu Liang
Dr. Yupu Liang joined Alexion as the head of bioinformatics engineering in September 2022. She is responsible for the development and implementation of integrated data solutions to facilitate streamlined and comprehensive data access and analysis.Dr. Liang bring over 20 years of experience and leadership in data science across compactional biology, cancer genomics, translational research, and […] -
Maxim Wolf
Maxim Wolf is an associate teaching professor and director of the MS in Bioinformatics, a professional science master’s program at Northeastern University. Dr. Wolf received his undergraduate degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park in physics, chemistry, and cell biology and molecular genetics. He went on to complete his PhD at MIT in computational […] -
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Student Spotlights
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Student Spotlight
Q&A with Lindsey Alexanian, MS in Bioinformatics
Lindsey Alexanian shares their Northeastern experience in the Master of Science in Bioinformatics program, one of our professional master’s program offerings. -
Student Spotlight
Q&A with Ai Ra, MS in Bioinformatics
Ai Ra shares his experience pursuing an MS in Bioinformatics, one of our professional master’s program. Read to learn more about his experience!
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