M.S. Requirements

Application consideration for the Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Genomics program is currently paused and we are not accepting new applicants at this time. We encourage you to apply to our PhD program.

A Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Bioinformatics and Genomics prepares students to either enter a Ph.D. program in a related field or go directly into a career. To earn a M.S. in Bioinformatics and Genomics students must complete:

  • A minimum of 30 graduate credits that includes at least 18 credits in the 500 and 600 series combined

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Thesis or Internship

Sample Schedule

  • BGEN 551 Genomics (3)
  • BMMB 852 Applied Bioinformatics (2)
  • STAT 500 (3), STAT 501 (3), or STAT 502 (3)
  • BGEN 541 Critical Analysis of Bioinformatics and Genomics Research Topics (3)
  • BGEN 600 Thesis Research (Thesis track; 4 credits) OR BGEN 596 Individual Studies (Internship track, 2 credits)

  • MCIBS 554 Foundations in Data Driven Life Sciences (3)
  • STAT 555 Statistical Analysis of Genomics Data (3)
  • BIOL 405 Molecular Evolution (3)
  • BGEN 590 Colloquium in Bioinformatics and Genomics (1)
  • MCIBS 591 Ethics, Rigor, Reproducibility and Conduct of Research in the Life Sciences (2)
  • BGEN 597 Special Topics: Python for Biologists (1)
  • BGEN 600 Thesis Research (Thesis track; 2 credits) OR BGEN 596 Individual Studies (Internship track, 2 credits)

  • Thesis Research (BGEN 600) OR Internship (BGEN 595)
  • Thesis defense if approved

  • Thesis Research (BGEN 600) OR Internship (BGEN 595)
  • Thesis defense (thesis track) or final paper (internship track)