Program Overview
The Bioinformatics And Systems Biology at University of California San Diego 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 Systems Biology 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 37,242 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics And Systems Biology 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
- Math 283. Statistical Methods
- BENG 202/CSE 282. Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms
- BNFO 285. Statistical Learning in Bioinformatics
- BENG 203/CSE 283. Genomics, Proteomics, and Network Biology
- BNFO 281. Seminar in Bioinformatics in fall, winter, and spring quarters of the first and second year.
- BNFO 283. Student Research Talks in fall, winter, and spring quarters of the first and second year.
- BNFO 298. Research Rotations in the fall, winter, and spring quarters of the first year.
- One of two ethics courses (SOMI 226 or BIOM 219) must be taken by spring of the second year. However, some funding sources may require that an ethics course be taken the first year, so we recommend taking it by spring of the first year.
- BNFO 299. Graduate Research, for year two and above.
- BNFO 500. Teaching Experience (or an equivalent course code in another department), for two quarters.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission is in accordance with the general requirements of the graduate division. Candidates ought to have a quantitative or computational track record and an inclination to work in interdisciplinary areas across biology, medicine, computational sciences, and engineering. The most competitive applicants have an undergraduate degree majoring in any of the disciplines in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, computer science, or mathematics, and a strong background in the complementary disciplines.
Admission review will be on a competitive basis based on the applicant\xc2\x92s undergraduate track record, Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) scores, and other scholastic achievements. Special attention will be given to the quantitative and analytical section scores of the GRE and the formal education in quantitative methods. Attention will also be given to the motivation and career plans of the applicant candidates. Applicants indicate their priority interest in either the bioinformatics and systems biology track, the biomedical informatics track, or the quantitative biology track.
The applications will be screened and evaluated by the Admissions Committee with input from program faculty. Applicants must apply online on the university\'s website and must submit a completed UC San Diego Application for Graduate Admission (use major code BF76) to include official transcripts (English translation must accompany official transcript written in other languages), TOEFL scores (required only for international applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English), and three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the academic competence and to the depth of the candidate\xc2\x92s interest in pursuing graduate study. Typically applicants are only considered for admission after interviews at UC San Diego.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,242 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 37,242 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego 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 California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months