PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics

Portland, ME

Full-Time, Part-Time

8-36 Months

Generous Scholarships Available
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“When I saw how the Roux Institute fit into the ecosystem of the life sciences in Maine, and the connections they had with the different labs, I knew I had made the right decision.”

SAMIRA AHMED

Biotechnology Graduate, the Roux Institute

Program Objectives

Unique Features

  • A wide variety of electives allow students to specialize in an area of interest.
  • Students who wish to continue their studies can apply all credits toward the Master of Science in Bioinformatics.
  • The program is delivered through a hybrid model of online and on-site learning.

Tuition & Admission

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Service

$31,776

Tuition

Admission Dates

Learn more about applying to the College of Science and our admissions deadlines.

Scholarship & Aid

Generous scholarships

The Roux Institute is currently offering generous scholarships to meet the financial needs of all students through its Alfond Scholars Initiative. Each award is determined by an individual assessment. And Northeastern alumni receive a Double Husky Scholarship —a tuition discount of 25 percent.

Learn more about the Alfond Scholars Initiative
Corporate tuition benefits

Many employers subsidize education for their employees. Speak with yours about any tuition benefits your company may offer.

Special military scholarships

For military veterans and servicemembers, a limited number of donor-funded scholarships are available even after all other aid has been awarded to help with commuting costs, childcare, and other costs of living.

Learn more about military scholarships
Federal aid

You can apply for federal aid grants and loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

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Curriculum

Please view the Course Catalog for information regarding the program curriculum.

Student Stories

Roux PhD Student Aims to Make Maine the Next Biotechnology Hub

Griffin, who recently earned a master’s in bioinformatics at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, is not afraid to make bold claims about the possibilities of biotechnology.

Read Griffin's Story

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