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Master of Science - Bioinformatics

Hood College

Frederick campus — Frederick, Maryland, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 10,980
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

With the advent of “big data,” bioinformatics has become one of the major growth opportunities in the life sciences. The master's degree in bioinformatics addresses the cross-cutting core subject areas and skill sets identified by the International Society for Computational Biology as essential for bioinformaticians. The program meets the growing demand for desk- and bench-based science professionals to demonstrate expertise in the experimental design, data handling and data analysis of biology studies that examine genes (genomics, proteins), proteomics and metabolites (metabolomics). It is designed to develop life science professionals who are fluent in this interdisciplinary field. Increasingly, bioinformatics is the engine by which researchers process, analyze and interpret the vast quantities of data generated every day across Maryland, the nation and the globe. Students gain sound, practical knowledge in the following areas: Programming languages foundations – R, UNIX/Linux, Python Algorithm development and testing Modeling biological systems Molecular structure analysis Data management Structural bioinformatics Database systems and SQL Machine learning Bioinformatics sequence analysis and comparative genomics Systems and integrative biology Use of publicly available databases and analysis tools Leadership and project management skills.
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Field of study
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 10,980
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
18 January 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Frederick campus

Frederick, Maryland, United States

401 Rosemont Ave

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college. Hood offers 32 bachelor’s degrees, 25 concentrations, 45 minors, and pre-professional preparation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and law. Hood’s Graduate School serves a large international student population, offering 19 master’s degrees, two doctorates and 10 graduate certificate programs. The graduate programs provide leading-edge content in business, computing, science and education and unparalleled access to employment opportunities Hood is located in a fantastic college...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.