Program Overview

Brandeis Online Master's Degree Programs

Brandeis University offers a range of master's degree programs through its online platform, Brandeis Online. These programs are designed to provide students with a world-class education from a top-ranked institution, with the flexibility to study from anywhere.

Master's Degrees

The following master's degrees are available through Brandeis Online:

• Master's in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise
• Master's in Applied Leadership
• Master's in Bioinformatics
• Master's in Digital Marketing and Design
• Master's in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Master's in Project and Program Management
• Master's in Software Engineering
• Master's in User-Centered Design

Bioinformatics Online Master's Degree

The Master's in Bioinformatics is a 100% online program that can be completed part-time or through a fast-track option. The program requires 30 credits and can be finished in 1-3 years. The GRE is not required for admission.

Program Snapshot

• Master of Science
• 100% online
• Part-time or Fast-track
• 30 credits
• Finish in 1-3 years
• GRE not required
• Offered through the Rabb School of Continuing Studies

Courses and Requirements

The program includes required and elective courses, all of which are specifically designed for the Bioinformatics program. The required courses are:

• RBIF 100 -- Bioinformatics Scripting and Databases with Python
• RBIF 102 -- Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Disease
• RBIF 109 -- Biological Sequence Analysis
• RBIF 111 -- Biomedical Statistics with R
• RBIF 112 -- Mathematical Modeling for Bioinformatics
• RBIF 114 -- Molecular Profiling and Biomarker Discovery

Elective courses include:

• RBIF 101 -- Structural Bioinformatics
• RBIF 106 -- Drug Discovery and Development
• RBIF 108 -- Computational Systems Biology
• RBIF 110 -- Cheminformatics
• RBIF 115 -- Statistical Genetics
• RBIF 120 -- Research Topics in Computational Biology
• RBIF 290 -- Special Topics in Bioinformatics

Prerequisites

In addition to the general admissions requirements, applicants to the Bioinformatics program should have completed undergraduate-level coursework in:

• Molecular Biology or Biochemistry
• Statistics, Probability or Biostatistics

The Bioinformatics Industry

The field of bioinformatics is driving innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. With a Master's in Bioinformatics from Brandeis Online, students can excel in careers in biomedical and pharmaceutical firms, hospitals, and research institutions.

Job Titles

Typical job titles for bioinformatics students include:

• Analyst, Bioinformatics
• Associate Director, Bioinformatics
• Associate Scientist
• Biochemist
• Clinical Bioinformatics Analyst
• Clinical Laboratory Technician
• Computational Biologist
• Data Scientist, Bioinformatics
• Director, Computational Biology
• Histotechnologist
• Medical Assistant
• Research Associate
• Scientific Software Engineer
• Scientist, Bioinformatics
• Senior Director of Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Senior Research Scientist

Faculty and Advisory Council

The faculty and advisory council members for the Bioinformatics program are renowned experts in their fields, with experience in genetics research, pharmaceutical companies, and biological modeling.

Certificate Programs

Brandeis Online also offers several certificate programs, including:

• Advanced Therapeutics and Immunology Master's Certificate
• Agile Project Management Master's Certificate
• AI-Driven Leadership Master's Certificate
• Biotechnology Leadership and Entrepreneurship Master's Certificate
• Change Management Master's Certificate
• Cheminformatics Masters Certificate
• Content Marketing Master's Certificate
• Digital Accessibility Master's Certificate
• Digital Marketing Master's Certificate
• Drug Discovery Informatics Master's Certificate
• Genomics Master's Certificate
• Healthcare Analytics Master's Certificate
• Jewish Professional Leadership Master's Certificate
• Marketing Analytics Master's Certificate
• Project Management Master's Certificate
• Sustainable Biotechnology Manufacturing and Compliance Master's Certificate
• UX Research Master's Certificate

Microcredentials

Microcredentials are also available, including:

• AI Fundamentals for STEM Professionals
• Industry-Focused Prompt Engineering for ROI-Driven Results

Academic Resources

Brandeis Online provides a range of academic resources to support student success, including advising, campus resources, career development, and networking opportunities.

Student Services

Student services include:

• Student Services
• Advising
• Campus Resources
• Career Development
• Plan for Graduation
• Networking Opportunities
• Alumni
• Course Schedule
• Course Prerequisites

Faculty Resources

Faculty resources include:

• Faculty Resources
• Teaching at Brandeis Online
• Center for Teaching and Learning

Partnerships

Brandeis Online partners with organizations to offer workforce development partnerships, providing employees with the opportunity to earn a certificate or degree.