Overview
Education
Students from Bioinformatics and Systems Biology program at the University of California, San Diego indicate their interest in one track, but are able to request a switch at any time during their study.
For each track there are four required core courses (16 units), plus 16 units to be chosen from a list of elective courses. Core classes are usually completed within the first year and must be completed within the first two years. Electives are normally completed within the first two years.
The Core Curriculum ensures that every student within the Program has the same knowledge basis in key areas of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (as well as Biomedical Informatics for the BMI Track). The Electives are intended to provide students with in-depth courses related to their own research interests.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioinformatics Algorithms
- Genomics, Proteomics, and Network Biology
- Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Informatics
- Algorithms in Computational Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 69 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate / graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts suffice for the application; English translation must accompany transcripts written in other languages)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores
- TOEFL scores (required ONLY for international applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English)
- Statement of Purpose
- 3 Letters of Reference from individuals who can attest to the academic competence and to the depth of the candidate’s interest in pursuing graduate study
- Curriculum Vitae
- Short answers to questions
- Additional Educational Experience (optional; categories include: Community Involvement, Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Personal or Professional Ethics, Research, Social Justice Experience, Other)
Tuition Fee
Living costs for San Diego
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Scholarships Information
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