Bioinformatics

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