Master's of Science in Biology
Concentration in Bioinformatics
and Computational Biology (BCB)
Admissions requirements
A
bachelor’s degree in a natural science, mathematics,
engineering, or computer science with a GPA of 3.0
or better in the last 60 hours or study. Applicants
are expected to have competency in the biological
sciences & computer science, and must submit three
letters of recommendation, a statement of interest,
and scores on the GRE general and subject exams.
Applicants to the BCB concentration must submit a
GRE subject score in an area of their choosing (i.e.,
mathematics, computer science, physics, biology, biochemistry,
etc.). Successful applicants usually score at
least 1200 points on the combined verbal and math
GRE exams. Admission to the program is contingent
on acceptance by a faculty research advisor.
Degree Requirements:
| Course |
Credits |
BIOL 690 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology; or
BIOS 702 Research Methods
|
1-3 |
| BIOL 695 or 696 (Graduate seminars) |
2 |
| BIOL 798 or 799 (Project or thesis) |
1-6 |
BIOL 580 Computer Applications
for the Life Sciences; or
BINF 630 Bioinformatics Methods |
3
|
BINF 634 Bioinformatics Programming
|
3 |
BIOS 741 Genomics
|
3 |
BIOL 668 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology;
or
BIOS 740 Laboratory Methods in Functional
Genomics and Biotechnology; or other approved
laboratory course in molecular techniques
(see catalog)
|
2-4 |
Courses in BIOL, BIOS, or related areas as approved by the student’s
advisor
|
5-15 |
| Total |
30 credits |
Program Contact
Diane
St. Germain
Graduate Programs Coordinator
(703) 993-4263