Bioinformatics, Master of Science (M.S.)
Buck, Dr. Gregory A.
Director, Bioinformatics Programs
gabuck@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0026
Admission requirements summary
Bioinformatics, Master of Science (M.S.)
Indicate track:
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Biological/genomic track
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| Degree: M.S. (thesis degree option) |
Semester(s) of entry: Fall Spring Summer |
Deadline dates: Jul 1 Nov 15 May 1 |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: * International students requiring temporary U.S. visas should apply by Apr 1 for fall admission, Oct 1 for spring admission or Feb 1 for summer admission. See program Web site for additional information. | |||
Computational track
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| Degree: M.S. (thesis degree option) |
Semester(s) of entry: Fall Spring Summer |
Deadline dates: Jul 1 Nov 15 May 1 |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: * International students requiring temporary U.S. visas should apply by Apr 1 for fall admission, Oct 1 for spring admission or Feb 1 for summer admission. See program Web site for additional information. | |||
Quantitative/statistical track
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| Degree: M.S. (thesis degree option) |
Semester(s) of entry: Fall Spring Summer |
Deadline dates: Jul 1 Nov 15 May 1 |
Test requirements: GRE |
| Special requirements: * International students requiring temporary U.S. visas should apply by Apr 1 for fall admission, Oct 1 for spring admission or Feb 1 for summer admission. See program Web site for additional information. | |||
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics offers a traditional research-oriented master’s degree culminating in submission and defense of a thesis. The goal of this program is to prepare students for research careers in university, foundation or industry laboratories, as well as for further research training in a Ph.D. program.