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
- Available on-campus in Boston, MA, Oakland, CA, Portland, ME, or online
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
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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