PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Portland, ME

Full-Time, Part-Time

2-3 Years

$63.5k

Generous Scholarships Available
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We like to push the boundaries of our field and do things that are new and novel, but also we really care about solving problems that matter to people in the world. We want to see the results of our work make it into the hands of people who can use them.

Melanie Tory

Director of Human Data Interaction Research

Program Objectives

  • Attain core knowledge in bioinformatics programming.
  • Integrate knowledge from biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines.
  • Gain professional work experience via co-op.
Unique Features
  • Courses run in the evening to accommodate working professionals.
  • Students gain up to six months of work experience through co-op positions.
  • 94% employment after graduation in industry or research in the past three years.
  • The program is delivered through a hybrid model of online and on-site learning.
  • Choose from four concentrations for further specialization:
    • Data Analytics
    • Omics
    • Biotechnology
    • No Concentration (coursework/electives)
Career Outlook

$107k

The average salary for bioinformatic scientists in Maine (source)

Tuition & Admission

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 Services.

$63,552

Tuition

Admission Requirements

  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended, reflecting conferral of bachelor’s degree
  • Personal statement
  • Resumé
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency:
    • Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
    • Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
    • Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

Learn more about applying to the College of Science here.

Admission Dates

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

Scholarships & 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.

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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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