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In-Demand Program: 98% Employment Rate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Average Starting Salary of Grads: $119,500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/h2>\nProgram Overview<\/h2>\n
The world needs a new kind of scientist. One who speaks the language of data science and biology. In just 12 months in our Master\u2019s in Bioinformatics program, you\u2019ll learn to bridge that gap. Accelerate biological discovery, frontier biological data science, and genomic insight. This is the future of medicine, and Boston University bioinformatics is where it all started.<\/p>\n
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Why Choose Boston University Bioinformatics?<\/h2>\n
Established in 1999, our Master\u2019s in Bioinformatics was the first of its kind in the U.S.<\/strong> We built this field; now, you drive it. You\u2019ll learn from a cutting-edge curriculum taught by practicing scientists and clinicians who are currently leading the field. With a focus on outcomes and networking, the program gives you a built-in internship experience with local biotech partners as well as access to a large alumni network. You\u2019ll be able to embed yourself directly into biotech, pharma, top hospitals, and academic labs. Finish your Master\u2019s in Bioinformatics, and step into expansive opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Boston is one of the world\u2019s largest biotech hubs. The Boston University bioinformatics program gives you direct access to the companies who are driving breakthroughs throughout the scientific community.<\/p>\n Our students have access to cutting-edge research and technology.<\/em><\/p>\n Along with International research and partnerships and opportunities<\/a>, our Master\u2019s in Bioinformatics students present their own findings during the Student Research Seminars<\/a> held on campus every other week. They also are empowered and encouraged to travel the globe to present their research at major conferences and events.<\/p>\n Your focus will be on skills that map directly to industry demand. Our Master\u2019s in Bioinformatics will move you from managing data to being a leader in the field in areas like:<\/p>\nHow to Apply<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
The Boston Advantage for Research & Internships<\/h2>\n
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