Master of Science - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Drawing on expertise and resources from nine university departments, this program provides unique interdisciplinary training to prepare students to tackle the most cutting-edge problems in genetics, genomics, population biology, mathematical modeling, statistics, and computer science.

Depending on the student's interests, they may focus their studies and research on biological sciences or computer sciences/mathematical science. Regardless of the student's specialization, the program provides a strong intellectual foundation in both areas. For example, biologists will learn the computational tools needed to conduct bioinformatics research, and mathematicians and computer scientists will gain a background in general biology and genetics.

The program features exciting research opportunities across disciplines, including collaborative projects in the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies (IBEST).