
Overview
Combining challenging academics in biology, computer science, and information technology with real-world experience, the program helps students integrate the knowledge, skills, experience, and confidence they need to achieve their goals and make a difference in our world. The Bioinformatics program from Northeastern University is structured to provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop, evaluate, and deploy bioinformatics and computational biology applications. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in the biotechnology sector, where the need for knowledgeable life scientists with quantitative and computational skills has exploded in the past decade.
Unique Features
- This program meets F-1 international student status requirements
- Courses run in the evening to accommodate working professionals
- Students gain up to six months of work experience through co-op positions
- With only one additional class, a student can also earn a graduate certificate in data science
- 94% employment after graduation in industry or research in last three years
Program Objectives
- Attain core knowledge in bioinformatics programming
- Integrate knowledge from biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines
- Gain professional work experience via co-op
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioinformatics Computational Methods
- Ethics in Biological Research
- The Biotechnology Enterprise
- Bioinformatics Programming
- Statistics for Bioinformatics
- Professional Development for Co-op
- Co-op Work Experience
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biology Informatics & Information Sciences Bioinformatics View 599 other Masters in Informatics & Information Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended
- (Official transcripts required upon acceptance of admission offer)
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE scores recommended but not required
- Proof of English proficiency for all applicants (from one of the following):
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
25850 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51700 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
25850 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51700 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.