Program Overview
The Biotechnology Innovation and Computation at Carnegie Mellon University is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 Biotechnology Innovation and Computation 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
- Tuition: USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology Innovation and Computation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- New Technologies & Future Markets
- Competitive Engineering
- Biotechnology Enterprise Development
- Big Data Systems in Practice
- Software Methods in Biotechnology & Life Science
- Automation of Biological Research
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology
- Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures
- Computational Genomics
- Cell and Systems Modeling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A cumulative grade point average higher than 3.3
- Scores from Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (For Non-Native English speaking students)
- If you have previously taken the GRE, your scores will be accepted if they are less than five years old.
- If you have previously taken the TOEFL or IELTS, your scores will be accepted if they are less than two years old.
- Your English language test score should indicate proficiency (TOEFL > 100, speaking score >22). We have found that English language proficiency has a very large impact on a student\'s success with the program.
- Submit your current Resume. Outline your education, work experience, publications (if any), scholarships awarded, prizes and honors received, society memberships, and any other extracurricular activities.
- Prepare a Statement of Purpose
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
- Upload three letters of recommendation. The admissions committee prefers, but does not require, letters from both academia and industry. People who recommend you should know you relatively well and should be able to discuss the quality of your work.
- Submit the application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 43,000 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carnegie Mellon University 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 Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States
Carnegie Mellon University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English