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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Programme 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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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Biology Information Technology (IT) Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 430 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

51900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1730 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

51900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1730 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

51900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1730 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Unique Features

Program Objectives

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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