Curriculum

Graduate programs in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology — bridging life sciences and computation

2 Programs 36–72 Credits

Choose Your Program

Select the degree level that matches your background and academic goals.

Master of Science

1–2

Years

Credits

Plans

Two plans offering flexibility in research intensity. Both plans are 36 credits and taught entirely in English.

Plan A1 (Code 4505) — 1 year, thesis only — 36 credits

Plan A2 (Code 4506) — 2 years, coursework + thesis — 36 credits

3 required courses — Statistics, Algorithms, Bioinformatics I

Prescribed electives — 2 groups tailored to your background

Doctor of Philosophy

3–5

Years

48–72

Credits

Types

Two tracks for master's degree holders (48 cr) and bachelor's degree holders (72 cr), each with coursework and non-coursework options.

Types 1.1 & 1.2 — Non-coursework — dissertation only

Types 2.1 & 2.2 — Coursework + dissertation

Qualifying exam — Required in first year

Publication required — At least 1 international paper

What makes our programs unique

Designed for students from both biological sciences and computer science backgrounds

Practical experience with real datasets, NGS pipelines, and industry-standard bioinformatics tools

Graduates go on to academia, research institutes, hospitals, and biotech industry roles

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