Computational and Systems Biology
Code The Cure,
Build The Future
The Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CoBB) Master of Science trains students in translating cutting-edge computational technologies into real-world advances in biomedicine and biotechnology.
Discover how you can build the future with our Computational Biomedicine & Biotechnology
M.S. Program.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Transform Your Science Degree
into a Thriving Career
Our M.S. Program is designed for aspiring scientists and engineers looking to harness the power of computational methods to address the world’s most pressing biotechnical and biomedical challenges.
With foundations in AI/ML, Genomics and Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Bioimage Analysis, Computational Modeling, Drug Discovery, and Big Data Analytics, CoBB prepares you for cutting-edge roles in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, digital health, health informatics, and beyond.
Unlock High-Growth Career Paths through our M.S. Program
By joining our Master’s Program, you’ll gain an in-demand skill set, strongly positioning you for advanced roles in pharmaceutical R&D, health informatics, biotechnology, and more.
Average national starting salaries (as of 2024) are strong for roles aligned with our graduates according to Glassdoor, Indeed, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
And, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for professionals in computational biology, data science, and biomedical engineering is projected to grow much faster than average over the next decade, underscoring the robust career prospects in this space.
Computational
Biologist
(Pharma, Biotech)
$101,000
Data
Scientist
(Pharma, Biotech)
$140,000
Computational Neuroscientist
$143,000
Bioinformatics Scientist
$136,000
AI Specialist (Healthcare)
$112,000
Machine Learning Engineer
$133,000
Reference: Glassdoor Salary Estimates
Consistently Ranked Among The World’s Best
#13
in the world for
Human Biological Sciences
(Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Ranking)
#13
Best Medical Schools
(U.S. News & World Report)
#47
in the world in Biotechnology
(ARWU, Shanghai Ranking)
#6
among U.S. medical schools in NIH funding ($567.9M)
Pitt holds prestigious worldwide positions in
several leading rankings, including
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- #8 in Biomedical Engineering (ARWU, Shanghai Ranking)
- #13 in Medical Technology (ARWU, Shanghai Ranking)
- #13 in Human Biological Sciences (ARWU, Shanghai Ranking)
- #47 in Biotechnology (ARWU, Shanghai Ranking)
- #59 in Medicine (QS World University Rankings)
- #84 in Life Sciences & Medicine (QS World University Rankings)
- #50 among Best Global Universities (U.S. News & World Report)
- #62 in Biology and Biochemistry (U.S. News & World Report)
- #34 in Cell Biology (U.S. News & World Report)
- Tier-1 Best Medical Schools: Research (U.S. News & World Report)
- #95 in Life Sciences (Times Higher Education)
Learn more about our Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology M.S. degree with Progam Director Mert Gur.
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