Application Procedures for the Bioinformatics Master's Program: Click here!
Bioinformatics is a discipline that combines the
knowledge and applications of biology with the tools and
techniques of computer science. The Master’s Program in
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology is designed to
provide students with a high-quality training and education
that prepares them for careers in science, industry and
health care. The program’s curriculum has been designed
accordingly and provides the theoretical background,
practical training and, with the completion of the required
internship, the “real-life” experience to pursue these
goals. The Bioinformatics Program has been developed to
provide a novel interdisciplinary and concentrated program
of study that is designed for students interested in either
industrial applications or future doctoral or professional
programs. The Program integrates several disciplines,
including biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics,
genomics, mathematics, computer science, engineering,
epidemiology, biostatistics, and biomedical engineering to
provide a solid educational foundation. The rigorous
Program allows students to demonstrate their full
academic ability for future graduate programs or
employment opportunities. The required and elective
Program courses integrate modern teaching methods with
extensive student participation, and are designed to
improve the students’ oral presentation and writing skills
that are critical to their future professional development.
Curriculum
Summer Semester (6 credits)
GMS 7930 Python for Bioinformatics, (3 credits)
GMS 7930 Principles of Biochemistry & Genetics, (3 credits)
The USF Bioinformatics Master's Program is
administrated by the School of Biomedical
Sciences in the Morsani College of Medicine and will be
available for full-time and part-time enrollment, for
admission in fall, spring or summer. Applicants
must fulfill the following requirements:
A Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
A transcript evaluation for international students!
Application materials should be sent directly to the program (NOT to the Office of Graduate Admissions). Applicants should use the following address:
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
University of South Florida
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 7
Tampa, Florida 33612-4799
While the program is designed to serve students with various backgrounds such as biology, mathematics, computer sciences, some basic training in biochemistry, genetics and programing is strongly recommended.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall
Domestic Students
Internat. Stud. inside/outside US:
Spring
Domestic Students
Internat. Stud. inside/outside US:
Summer
Domestic Students
Internat. Stud. inside/outside US:
June 1
June 1 / May 1
October 15
October 15 / September 15
February 15
February 15 / January 15
Admissions and general information, please contact:
Michael Ramsamooj
Academic Services Administrator
Email: mramsamo@health.usf.edu
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