Master of Science in Bioinformatics

The Master of Science in Bioinformatics seeks to provide students with core knowledge in bioinformatics programming, integrating knowledge from the biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines

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).

The Master of Science in Bioinformatics seeks to provide students with core knowledge in bioinformatics programming, integrating knowledge from the biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines. Upon completion, students are equipped to apply bioinformatics and computational methods to biological problems. Students in the MS program have the opportunity to gain professional work experience via co-op.

The program consists of core course work in computational methods, programming, and statistics, enhanced by electives in molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular modeling, web development, database design and management, data mining, and other related topics.

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Commitment

  • 2-3 years
  • Full-time & part-time offerings

Campus Locations

  • Available on-campus in Boston, MA, Oakland, CA, Portland, ME, Toronto, Canada, or online
  • Toronto, Canada campus: This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Colleges and Universities for the period from January 18, 2023 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.)

Tuition and Financing

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Application Deadlines

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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

Learn how you can become part of the next generation of Bioinformatics professionals in our virtual Bioinformatics MS Program Overview.

Master of Science in Bioinformatics Courses
BINF 6200, Bioinformatics Programming
BINF 6310, Introduction to Computational Methods in Bioinformatics
BINF 6400, Genomics in Bioinformatics
BINF 6420, Omics in Bioinformatics
BINF 6430, Transcriptomics in Bioinformatics
BINF 6500, Professional Development for Co-op
BINF 6964, Co-op Work Experience
Lindsey Alexanian, MS in Bioinformatics
Ai Ra, MS in Bioinformatics

Get involved in our research

Gain hands-on experience by joining research groups such as Ondrechen Research Group. Learn more here.

Delve into your future career path on co-op

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

Career Outlook

Earning a degree at Northeastern opens the door to a network of more than 275,000 alumni and 3,350+ 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. Learn more here.

National Professional Science Master’s Association recognition

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