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Program checklist · MS

Bioinformatics, MS (Toronto)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
51.0720
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Cell and Gene Therapies, MS (Boston) Cell and Gene Therapies, MS (Primarily Online) Cell and Gene Therapies, MS (Online) Bioinformatics, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Bioinformatics, Graduate Certificate (Online) Bioinformatics, Graduate Certificate (Portland) Omics, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Omics, Graduate Certificate (Portland) Chemistry and Chemical Biology Marine and Environmental Sciences Mathematics Physics Psychology Cross-​Disciplinary Science PhD Interdisciplinary Programs Graduate Certificate Programs College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Additional Programs Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements The Master of Science in Bioinformatics seeks to provide students with core knowledge in bioinformatics programming, integrating knowledge from the biological, computational, and mathematical disciplines. Upon completion, students are equipped to apply bioinformatics and computational methods to biological problems. Students in the MS program have the opportunity to gain professional work experience via co-op. The program consists of core coursework in computational methods, programming, and statistics, enhanced by electives in molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular modeling, web development, database design and management, data mining, and other related topics. Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_ee4f8f17
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Programming

    1 item
    1. BINF 6200
      4

    Computational Methods

    1 item
    1. BINF 6310
      4

    Statistics

    1 item
    1. MATH 7340
      4

    Research and Seminar

    1 item
    1. BIOL 6381
      2

    Professional Development

    2 items
    1. BIOT 5219
      2
    2. EESC 6500
      1

    Research Pathway

    0 items

      Complete the following:

      1 item
      1. BINF 7700
        4

      Concentration in Bioinformatics Enterprise

      concentration · 3 items
      1. BIOT 5225
        3
      2. BIOT 5228
        3
      3. BIOT 5500
        3

      Concentration in Biotechnology

      concentration · 3 items
      1. BIOT 5120
        3
      2. BIOT 5621
        3
      3. BIOL 6299
        3

      Concentration in Omics

      concentration · 3 items
      1. BINF 6400
        4
      2. BINF 6420
        4
      3. BINF 6430
        4

      Electives Option

      electives · 1 item
      1. Complete 11 semester hours of coursework from the electives list below.
        Not resolved to a course
        11

      Electives List

      electives · 20 items
      1. BIOT 5145
        1
      2. BIOT 5225
        3
      3. BIOT 5330
        3
      4. BIOT 5340
        3
      5. BIOT 5500
        3
      6. BIOT 5560
        3
      7. BIOT 5635
        3
      8. BIOT 5640
        3
      9. BIOT 5700
        3
      10. BIOT 5810
        3
      11. BIOT 5850
        3
      12. BIOT 6100
        3
      13. BIOT 6214
        2
      14. BIOT 6300
        3
      15. BIOT 6320
        3
      16. BIOT 6340
        3
      17. BIOT 7245
        3
      18. CHEM 5550
        3
      19. CHEM 5620
        3
      20. INSH 5301
        4
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