Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at Brandeis University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bioinformatics Scripting and Programming
- Structural Bioinformatics
- Biological Sequence Analysis
- R for Biomedical Informatics
- Mathematical Modeling for Bioinformatics
- Statistical Genetics
- Molecular Biology, Genetics and Disease
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Computational Systems Biology
- Cheminformatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admissions Criteria
Those applying to the Bioinformatics program should have completed undergraduate-level coursework in:
- Molecular Biology AND
- Organic Chemistry AND
- Introduction to Programming in Java, C++ or C AND
- Statistics
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brandeis University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Waltham, United States
Brandeis University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2017-12-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months