Program Overview
The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) at University of South Florida is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'GMS 7930-Principles of Molecular Medicine I & II\', \'GMS 7930-Python Programming\', \'BCH 6886-Fundamentals of Structural Bioinformatics\', \'GMS 7930-Applied Bioinformatics\', \'BSC 6932-Computational Biology\', \'GMS 6901-Research Ethics\', \'PHC 6050-Biostatistics I\', \'BSC 6942-Bioinformatics Internship\', \'MAT 4930/5932-Combinatorics/Graph Theory\', \'GMS 7930 Basic Principles of Molecular Medicine Sec I & II 4cr\', \'MAT 4930/5932 Combinatorics/Graph Theory 3 cr\', \'GMS 6091 Research Ethics 1cr\', \'BCH 6886 Fundamentals of Structural Bioinformatics 4 cr\', \'PHC 6050 Biostatistics I 3cr\', \'BSC 6932 Computational Biology 3 cr\', \'GMS 7930 Applied Bioinformatics 3 cr\', \'GMS 7930 Python Programming 3 cr\', \'BCH 6952 Bioinformatics Internship (all semesters) 4 cr \\x96 6 cr\', \'Methods In Molecular Biology\', \'Vaccines and Applied Immunology\', \'Case Studies: Intellectual Property in Biotechnology\', \'Basic Medical Microbiology/Immunology\', \'Advanced Data Structures\', \'Sel. Topics in Bioinformatics & Comp. Biology\', \'Selected Topics\', \'Graduate Seminar\', \'Translational Biotechnology\', \'Directed Research\', \'Molecular and Cellular Immunology\', \'Structural Biology\', \'Molecular Basis of Disease\', \'Found-Med Microbiology and Immunology\', \'Advances in Virology 4\', \'Advanced Systems Analysis and Design\', \'Advanced Database Management\', \'Distributed Information System\', \'Data Warehousing and Data Mining\', \'Information Technology in Medical Care\', \'Introduction to the Theory of Algorithms\', \'Software Engineering\', \'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence\', \'Pattern Recognition\', \'Digital Image Processing\', \'Bioinformatics in Biomedical Engineering\', \'Mathematical Statistics\', \'Graph Theory\', \'Theory of Computation\', \'Computational Statistics\', \'Graduate Seminar\', \'Biostatistics II\', \'Categorical Data Analysis\', \'Design of Experimental Studies for Health Researchers\', \'Biostatistical Inference I\', \'An internship with a written and an oral internship report and\', "A review paper providing an overview of recent advancements in an area of bioinformatics of the student\'s choice."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university
Minimum overall grade-point average of 3.00 out of a possible 4.00 with a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 in the sciences
Graduate Record Examination*
Completed pre-requisites in:
Calculus I-III
Linear algebra
Biostatistics
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General biology (1 year)
Organic chemistry (1 year)
*The GRE may be waived in special circumstances where the applicant can demonstrate substantial bioinformatics experience. This experience includes (but is not limited to) 2-3 years of research experience in academic or industrial settings working on bioinformatics analysis of biological data, or software development (preferentially in biological or bioinformatics fields), or participation in research projects leading to published papers. The decision on the waiving of GRE will be at the Program Director\'s discretion.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
