M.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

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24 monthsProgram duration

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program 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

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

IELTS

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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