Master of Science in Data Science / Bioinformatics
Central Connecticut State University

Program Details

This online MS in Data Science from CCSU is a degree steeped in reputation. Connecticut Central was one of the first universities in the US to offer master’s programs in data science. In essence, your degree will have over two decades of knowledge and refinement built into it. This Bioinformatics concentration is heavy with hands-on data mining, as you learn the latest modeling and computational techniques, all in reference to biomedical applications. Genomic and proteomic technologies, gene and protein expression data, and specialized algorithms are incorporated into the curriculum, which generally includes:

  • Mining Gene & Protein Expression Data
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Multivariate Analysis

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Central Connecticut State University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Prerequisite coursework in statistics is required.