Academic programs
College of Science
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
Master’s Degree
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Bioinformatics provides cross-disciplinary training in biology, computer science, and data analytics—along with real-world experience. Tapping into Oakland’s location in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, the program prepares you to play a pivotal role in today’s cutting-edge life science, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries focused on genomics, proteomics, personalized medicine, drug discovery, and cancer therapy.
The Bay Area—home to top-ranking medical research institutions—is the birthplace of the biotech sector and the regional healthcare center. The career applications for bioinformatics are plentiful across these intersecting and mutually supportive industries, with the life sciences generating $100 billion in economic output in 2021 (California Life Sciences Sector Report).
Location
Oakland, California
Commitment
Full-Time/Part-Time
Duration
2–3 years
Type