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MS in Bioinformatics at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The emphasis of the MS in Bioinformatics program is preparation for careers that involve using bioinformatics in research or in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. In order to be admitted, students need at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to bioinformatics.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences  |  Duration: 32 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The master’s degree requires 32 units of coursework. In order to receive a master’s degree, students must demonstrate mastery of the required subject matter (no lower than a B in all required courses). Course requirements are as follows: CDS BF 527 Applications in Bioinformatics (4 units)

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences master's programmes admit for Fall 2027; Spring 2027 entry is offered for selected programmes (Economics MS programmes, History of Art & Architecture MA, Preservation Studies MA, Online MS in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence).

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Fall 2027 master's deadlines are mostly priority January 15 and final March 15 (African American & Black Diaspora Studies priority February 15, final March 15; Preservation Studies February 15; Sociology and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Spring 2027 deadlines for selected programmes are priority October 15 and final November 15. Applications are submitted through the online application; the GRE is required only for the Economics MS/MA programmes and the MS in Psychological & Brain Sciences.

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