MS in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Duration	1.5-2 Years
Level	Masters Program

This degree addresses the growing national and regional demand for trained computational biologists.
It combines a solid foundation in biotechnology with the computational skills required for bioinformatics.
The flexibility of the degree structure permits students to custom design their curriculum under an advisor’s guidance, making the program especially relevant for students employed in today’s diverse biotechnology workplace.
Students completing the program are qualified to pursue careers that require knowledge of current bioinformatics methods and applications, and the ability to develop and/ or use new bioinformatics software.

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	No specific cutoff mentioned Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biology, computer science, or a related field, with a GPA of at least 3.00 in their last 60 credits of study. Applicants should have taken courses in biology, computer science, calculus, physical chemistry, and statistics. Students with deficiencies in one or more of these areas may be required to take additional courses from the undergraduate curriculum.
Exams	TOEFL: 88 Minimum of 20 points in each section IELTS: 6.5 PTE: 59 GRE: Accepted
Additional info	The GRE General exam is required unless one of the exceptions listed below applies. applicants to the Accelerated BS/MS program at Mason applicants with a previous MS degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant area those employed in a laboratory/biotechnology or healthcare industry for at least 6 months listed co-authors of research or peer-reviewed publications in a relevant area

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