Create tomorrow’s breakthroughs with data-driven science.

Join tomorrow’s bioinformatics leaders in Oakland.

Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Few degrees offer you a better chance to shape the future. Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Bioinformatics program prepares you to play a pivotal role in the cutting-edge life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries.

Your multidisciplinary curriculum places you at the intersection of biology, computer science, and information technology, where you’ll gain the skills and real-world experience for a challenging and rewarding career. With bioinformatics evolving, you’ll be ready to solve critical biological problems using your advanced foundation in science and technology.

In our program, you will:

  • Build the skills and knowledge to compete for top jobs in genomics, transcriptomics, health informatics, drug discovery, and cancer therapy.
  • Gain professional experience through Northeastern’s signature co-op program, working with industry, academic, or government employers.
  • Be prepared for career success with next-level quantitative and computational skills.

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Percentage of past students in Northeastern’s MS in Bioinformatics program who have been hired to work in the field within six months of graduation
Projected size of the global bioinformatics market by 2029 (Mordor Intelligence, 2024)
Northeastern’s ranking for co-ops and internships (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
“My experience in the master’s in bioinformatics program at Northeastern University was remarkable. Through a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on projects, and collaborative research opportunities, I gained invaluable expertise and underwent significant personal and professional growth. The support of the exceptional faculty and vibrant learning community empowered me to excel in the field of bioinformatics, shaping my trajectory for success.” —Amoolya Srinivasa, Master of Science in Bioinformatics, ‘23

Credits required

32

Commitment

Full or part time; 2 to 3 years

Entry terms

Fall, spring

Program Format

Hybrid learning on the Oakland campus and online

Studying in Oakland

  • Learn from faculty members who have longstanding ties to local academic, creative, and professional communities and bring these connections to the classroom each day.
  • Gain up to eight months of full-time industry experience through the co-op program, a unique aspect of Northeastern’s curriculum that gives you a competitive edge upon graduation.
  • Enjoy the amenities of a residential campus catering to both undergraduate and graduate students, including cultural events, concerts, student groups, and recreation facilities.
  • Study in the vibrant, culturally diverse city of Oakland.
  • Access all the Bay Area has to offer—including tech startups, healthcare organizations, and arts programming.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.




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