Explore BU’s Graduate Degrees: MSDS, Online MSDS & Bioinformatics

Design Your Own Master’s Playlist.

You curate your own playlists—why settle for a one-size-fits-all master’s program? At Boston University, you can chart your path across three flexible, future-ready graduate programs:

  • MS in Data Science (MSDS): With just one required course, engineer your own curriculum across computing & data Sciences, engineering, computer science, and business. Build a theory concentration or an industry-specific focus, and choose between a two-semester sprint or a three-semester thesis/CPT eligibility track.

  • MS in Bioinformatics: A pioneering 12-month program featuring a 400-hour internship in biotech, pharma, or life sciences research—established in 1999 at the center of Boston’s biotech hub.

  • Online MSDS (OMDS): The same rigorous curriculum delivered 100% online, designed for working professionals balancing career and study.

Get a feel for where you’ll learn, collaborate, and innovate. Take a drone tour of the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences.

Master of Data Science

Boston University’s master’s programs prepare you to lead in a data-driven world. Choose the flexible MSDS (on-campus or 100% online) or the pioneering MS in Bioinformatics with a built-in internship in Boston’s biotech hub. Customize your path, gain real-world experience, and build a future-ready career.

BU Named Top Leader

Boston University—ranked #9 globally in Data Science, AI & Business Analytics and among the top 6% of institutions worldwide—gives you the freedom to customize your academic journey and apply it in real time.

Jasmine Pham CDS'24

Alumni Success

“The MSDS program at BU gave me the flexibility to tailor my learning while deepening my understanding of the algorithms that power data science. With world-class faculty, hands-on projects, and Boston’s vibrant tech hub, I’ve been able to grow as both a data scientist and a purpose-driven problem solver.”
— Jasmine, MSDS ’24