About the course

Our MS program, the first of its kind, was founded in 1999 and remains one of the most respected in the world. We’ve developed a rigorous program flexible enough for pursuing your specific interests, with training in science, engineering, medicine, and ethics of 21st-century cell biology.

　　Prepare for cutting-edge industry positions in bioinformatics, data analysis, and computational biology, or for further study at the doctoral level. The program offers great flexibility—you can enroll full-time and earn your degree in as little as 12 months or opt for part-time studies.

　　Students must complete 32 credits, which consist of core courses plus a choice of advanced electives, which include machine learning, data science, cancer biology and many others. Students demonstrate mastery of the core subject matter through the completion of a 400-hour internship project. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Boston
Fall (September), 2024	Boston
Spring (January), 2025	Boston
Fall (September), 2025	Boston
Spring (January), 2026	Boston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Boston University

The IELTS minimum requirement is 7.0

　　TOEFL Paper Based:- 550

　　TOEFL iBT:- 84 (Reading section – 21, Listening section – 18, Speaking section – 23 and Writing section – 22)

　　Three recommendations, preferably from professors.

　　Transcripts from all colleges previously attended.

　　Personal statement/statement of purpose, and Resume

　　Please contact Bioinformatics to confirm all materials have been received.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 84.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Boston University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　78th / 1250

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