M.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

M.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

The confluence of biology, mathematics, statistics and computer science. Drawing on expertise and resources from nine university departments, this program provides unique interdisciplinary training to prepare you to tackle the most cutting-edge problems in genetics, genomics, population biology, mathematical modeling, statistics and computer science. Depending on your interests, you may focus your studies and research on biological sciences or computer sciences/mathematical science. Regardless of your specialization, the program provides a strong intellectual foundation in both areas. For example, biologists will learn the computational tools needed to conduct bioinformatic research, and mathematicians and computer scientists will gain a background in general biology and genetics. The program features exciting research opportunities across disciplines, including collaborative projects in the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies (IBEST). With this degree, you could become a/an: Bioinformatician Biomedical computer scientist Geneticist Computational biologist Biostatistician Biomedical chemist Clinical data manager Molecular microbiologist Software/database programmer Medical writer/technical writer Research associate and research scientist Academic professor/researcher

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

The confluence of biology, mathematics, statistics and computer science. Drawing on expertise and resources from nine university departments, this program provides unique interdisciplinary training to prepare you to tackle the most cutting-edge problems in genetics, genomics, population biology, mathematical modeling, statistics and computer science. Depending on your interests, you may focus your studies and research on biological sciences or computer sciences/mathematical science. Regardless of your specialization, the program provides a strong intellectual foundation in both areas. For example, biologists will learn the computational tools needed to conduct bioinformatic research, and mathematicians and computer scientists will gain a background in general biology and genetics. The program features exciting research opportunities across disciplines, including collaborative projects in the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies (IBEST). With this degree, you could become a/an: Bioinformatician Biomedical computer scientist Geneticist Computational biologist Biostatistician Biomedical chemist Clinical data manager Molecular microbiologist Software/database programmer Medical writer/technical writer Research associate and research scientist Academic professor/researcher

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

2 Years
Jan-2000

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