Earn Your Masters Degree in Bioinformatics

There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity, as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.

Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education, students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational concentration or Biotechnology concentration.

photo of professor with students in a bioinformatics lab
photo of professor with students in a bioinformatics lab

Earn Your Masters Degree in Bioinformatics

There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity, as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.

Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education, students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational concentration or Biotechnology concentration.

photo of professor with students in a bioinformatics lab

Earn Your Masters Degree in Bioinformatics

There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity, as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.

Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education, students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational concentration or Biotechnology concentration.

photo of professor with students in a bioinformatics lab

Earn Your Masters Degree in Bioinformatics

There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity, as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.

Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education, students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational concentration or Biotechnology concentration.

MBIN Program at a Glance

 

  • 30-32 Credits
  • On-Campus and Online
  • Rolling Admissions
  • 2 Distinct Concentrations
  • Available as a 4+1 Program

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A Pathway with Purpose

Juniata College Master of Bioinformatics graduates will leave with advanced skills in computational biology, data analysis, and the integration of biological and technological knowledge. They will be prepared to apply bioinformatics tools to real-world challenges in healthcare, biotechnology, and research. Graduates will also gain the interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving abilities needed to lead in data-driven fields of science and industry.

A Pathway with Purpose

Juniata College Master of Bioinformatics graduates will leave with advanced skills in computational biology, data analysis, and the integration of biological and technological knowledge. They will be prepared to apply bioinformatics tools to real-world challenges in healthcare, biotechnology, and research. Graduates will also gain the interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving abilities needed to lead in data-driven fields of science and industry.

A Pathway with Purpose

Juniata College Master of Bioinformatics graduates will leave with advanced skills in computational biology, data analysis, and the integration of biological and technological knowledge. They will be prepared to apply bioinformatics tools to real-world challenges in healthcare, biotechnology, and research. Graduates will also gain the interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving abilities needed to lead in data-driven fields of science and industry.

MBIN Concentration Tracks

 

  • Computational Concentration

    By blending computer science with biology, you’ll learn how to use powerful computational tools to tackle real-world challenges in genomics, medicine, and biotechnology—preparing you for a cutting-edge career at the intersection of health and technology.

  • Biotechnology Concentration

    Use computational tools to analyze genomic and proteomic data, support biotechnological innovations, and solve problems in medicine, agriculture, and industry. This concentration prepares graduates for careers in biotech companies, research labs, and healthcare, where data-driven approaches drive innovation.

 

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    Featured Alum

    Travis Russell '23

    Master of Bioinformatics

    "Throughout my time with the Bioinformatics program at Juniata, I had excellent advising and the ability to communicate directly with professors that made themselves available at any time, which were two crucial keys that kept me locked-in and focused."

    Featured Alum

    Travis Russell '23

    Master of Bioinformatics

    "Throughout my time with the Bioinformatics program at Juniata, I had excellent advising and the ability to communicate directly with professors that made themselves available at any time, which were two crucial keys that kept me locked-in and focused."

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    Featured Alum

    Grace Busch '21

    Master of Bioinformatics

    "The Bioinformatics program helped me to be a more well-rounded person by giving me the flexibility to take the classes I was interested in while conducting my own research to go beyond what I could learn only in a classroom. The skills I gained in and out of the lab and the connections to great professors have made me more confident that I’m well-equipped for success, thanks to Juniata."

    Featured Alum

    Grace Busch '21

    Master of Bioinformatics

    "The Bioinformatics program helped me to be a more well-rounded person by giving me the flexibility to take the classes I was interested in while conducting my own research to go beyond what I could learn only in a classroom. The skills I gained in and out of the lab and the connections to great professors have made me more confident that I’m well-equipped for success, thanks to Juniata."

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    Featured Alum

    Jaxon Dierker '24

    Master of Bioinformatics

    "Juniata's bioinformatics program is special to me because of how much the faculty cares about ensuring that the students are getting what they want out of the program. The program head is always on call for her students, which I haven't seen matched anywhere else yet. It is also special because of all the groundbreaking research going on that's helping to shape how we see and process microbial communities through sequencing."

    Featured Alum

    Jaxon Dierker '24

    Master of Bioinformatics

    "Juniata's bioinformatics program is special to me because of how much the faculty cares about ensuring that the students are getting what they want out of the program. The program head is always on call for her students, which I haven't seen matched anywhere else yet. It is also special because of all the groundbreaking research going on that's helping to shape how we see and process microbial communities through sequencing."

 

Learn From Expert Faculty

93% of Juniata College faculty hold the highest degree in their field, and they bring extensive real-world experience—offering students a rich and practical learning environment. They are dedicated mentors who support student success through innovative teaching, personalized guidance, and active involvement.

Admission Requirements

Entry into the Master of Bioinformatics program requires an earned bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or computer science.

  • Application with statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • No Application Fee* or Test Scores Required

*$50 International Applicant Fee

Learn From Expert Faculty

93% of Juniata College faculty hold the highest degree in their field, and they bring extensive real-world experience—offering students a rich and practical learning environment. They are dedicated mentors who support student success through innovative teaching, personalized guidance, and active involvement.

Admission Requirements

Entry into the Master of Bioinformatics program requires an earned bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or computer science.

  • Application with statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • No Application Fee* or Test Scores Required

*$50 International Applicant Fee

Biotech Collaborations

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    Wright Labs

    Wright Labs applies novel microbial genomics methods to solve medical and environmental problems within a network of +80 academic, governmental, and private institutions. Founded at Juniata College’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Wright Labs is a story of student-led scientific innovation and entrepreneurship. We hire students and post-graduates through a plethora of research internships and new-hire opportunities. These high-impact practices enable researchers to create, dream, and design something of their very own, directly facilitating their self-discovery process.

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    CSI - Contamination Source Identification

    CSI is the first, comprehensive technology that delivers nucleic acid sequencing data from clinical samples in a timeframe allowing for rapid diagnosis and selection of targeted antimicrobial therapies, thereby improving antibiotic stewardship. Our proprietary databases are continuously re-populated with pathogens identified from spatiotemporally relevant samples, keeping pace with rapid pathogen evolution and transmission routes. In addition, CSI computational pipelines perform real-time detection of antibiotic resistance genes, key to surveillance, infection control, and modeling emergence of antibiotic resistance.

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    The Central Pennsylvania Clinic

    The Central Pennsylvania Clinic – A Medical Home for Special Children and Adults, is incorporated as a non-profit medical clinic providing comprehensive medical care in the service of people with special needs caused by genetic disorders. This unique center serves patients, and their families, from the Plain and English communities of Central Pennsylvania.

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Regina Lamendella  Biography →

Sabbatical

  • Valko Professor of Natural Sciences
  • Director of Bioinformatics

Regina Lamendella  Biography →

Sabbatical

  • Valko Professor of Natural Sciences
  • Director of Bioinformatics