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Tuition USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Rochester, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Bioinformatics at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Rochester, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Bioinformatics Seminar
  2. Graduate Bioinformatics Resources
  3. Graduate Ethics in Bioinformatics
  4. Data Exploration and Management
  5. Cell and Molecular Genetics
  6. Statistical Models for Bioinformatics
  7. Graduate Molecular Modeling and Proteomics
  8. Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.2

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in bioinformatics, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
  • Hold a baccalaureate degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, information technology, statistics, or related disciplines from an accredited institution,
  • Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale),
  • Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
  • Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and
  • Complete a graduate application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, United States

Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-10
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months