Bachelor of Science in Biology / Master of Science in Computer Science (Accelerated Master’s Program)
60 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Illinois Tech, Chicago’s only tech-focused university, combines a firm foundation of a biology bachelor’s degree with the advanced knowledge of a computer science master’s degree to develop highly qualified computational biologists.
Become more attractive to employers with a biology and computer science background, and as a result have better job prospects in both the biology and computer science fields. Or prepare to continue graduate studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Illinois Tech, Chicago’s only tech-focused university, combines a firm foundation of a biology bachelor’s degree with the advanced knowledge of a computer science master’s degree to develop highly qualified computational biologists.
Become more attractive to employers with a biology and computer science background, and as a result have better job prospects in both the biology and computer science fields. Or prepare to continue graduate studies.
Admission Requirements
Students must be at least one full-time semester (12 credit hours) away from undergraduate degree completion in order to apply.
Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0; however, please consult individual departments for specific minimum GPA requirements.
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