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Build the skills to analyze complex biological data and translate it into meaningful scientific insight with Brandeis Online’s Master of Science (MS) in Bioinformatics degree.

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Turn big data into historic scientific discoveries

Bioinformatics is rapidly changing the course of human health, scientific discovery, and history. Scientists and researchers rely on data to uncover genetic causes of disease, improve treatments and accelerate lifesaving breakthroughs. From furthering cancer research to supporting vaccine development, bioinformatics drives discovery at a scale not previously possible. The field provides the foundation for personalized medicine and therapeutic innovation, which continues to improve health outcomes worldwide. Bioinformatics is also critical to fields beyond life-sciences, including environmental science, green manufacturing, and bioconservation.

Whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing for new opportunities across technology, healthcare or research, Brandeis Online’s bioinformatics master’s degree equips you to work confidently at this intersection of biology, mathematics and computer science. You’ll gain the skills to:

• Collect, analyze and translate large amounts of data to understand diseases and improve pharmacological treatments.
• Decipher and process information around genetic sequencing.
• Manipulate datasets and extract insights using Python and R programming.
• Use cutting-edge machine learning, statistical and computational methods and the latest bioinformatics tools.
• Present complex findings to audiences with various levels of scientific acumen.

Why study bioinformatics at Brandeis Online?

At Brandeis, the MS in Bioinformatics online degree is unique by design. Every course is created specifically for this program, resulting in a cohesive curriculum that integrates biology and data science in ways that reflect how bioinformatics is practiced today. This intentional approach, combined with Brandeis’ research-driven perspective, gives you a focused and practical graduate experience. 

When you earn your bioinformatics degree online from Brandeis, you can expect:

• A curriculum built exclusively for bioinformatics, not a collection of repurposed courses.
• Small class sizes, typically capped at 20 or fewer students, allowing for meaningful interaction and individualized support.
• Faculty who are active bioinformatics scientists conducting research and applying computational methods in industry, healthcare and academic settings.
• Hands-on analysis of real-world biological data, including opportunities to generate, manage and interpret complex data sets and conduct your own research.
• Flexible learning options, with 100% online delivery, part-time study and a fast-track pathway to complete your degree in as little as 15 months.
• An affordable tuition model designed to support long-term career growth.
• A STEM-designated program that reflects the technical rigor and relevance of the curriculum.

What can you do with a Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics?

As biological data plays a growing role in medicine and research, demand continues to rise for professionals who can interpret genetic information and solve complex scientific problems. Job opportunities span biomedical and pharmaceutical firms, hospitals and research institutions — settings where data directly informs scientific progress and innovation.

A bioinformatics master’s degree allows you to expand your professional impact in meaningful ways. You may elevate your current research or laboratory position by gaining advanced computational and data analysis skills, or move into a new informatics position focused on data-driven problem-solving. 

With an online master’s in bioinformatics, you’ll excel in a field that's revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and contribute to:

• Genomic and molecular data analysis
• Drug discovery and therapeutic development
• Clinical research and diagnostic support
• Computational biology and biomedical analytics

 

Program requirements

Learn more about the prerequisites, required coursework and faculty leadership for the online master’s in bioinformatics degree. 

 

Online Master's Certificates in Bioinformatics

If you’re exploring graduate programs in bioinformatics but aren’t ready to begin a full master’s degree, Brandeis Online offers master’s certificates that deepen your expertise. Credits earned through the following certificates count toward the MS in Bioinformatics online program, making it possible to continue into the master’s degree seamlessly:

• Cheminformatics (12 credits)
• Drug Discovery Informatics (12 credits)
• Genomics (12 credits)
• Healthcare Analytics (12 credits)