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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. 

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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

Tier-1

Best Medical Schools: Research
(U.S. News & World Report)

#47

in the world in Biotechnology
(Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Ranking)

#6

among U.S. medical schools in NIH funding ($567.9M)

Pitt holds prestigious worldwide positions in
several leading rankings, including

    • #8 in Biomedical Engineering (Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Ranking)
    • #13 in Medical Technology (Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Ranking)
    • #13 in Human Biological Sciences (Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Ranking)
    • #47 in Biotechnology (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 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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