Program Overview
The Biomedical Informatics and Computational Biology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences, 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 Biomedical Informatics and Computational 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Minneapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Informatics and Computational 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
- [\'biochemistry, molecular and cell biology;\', \'database, data mining, and computing;\', \'informatics, analysis, and machine learning;\', \'mathematics, biostatistics, and statistics; and\', "computational and systems biology. In addition, students select courses from a diverse set of fields, including chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, biophysics, structural biology, imaging, signal processing, and clinical and translational sciences. The curriculum is individualized to fit the student\'s interest and research direction. Prior coursework may be used to fill the requirements if appropriate."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to completing the online application form, applicants must submit a personal statement, which describes past experiences and career aspirations, and reasons for pursuing graduate studies in biomedical informatics and computational biology. Applicants should also indicate the names of the BICB graduate faculty whose interests overlap their own.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minnesota, U.S.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the flagship institution of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
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