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PhD in Bioinformatics at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary programme covering the science, engineering, medicine and ethics of cell biology, preparing researchers for academia or industry in molecular life sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences  |  Department: Bioinformatics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

64 units including 36 core units: statistical methods, Computational Biology: Genomes, Networks, Evolution, a computational/mathematical core, a biology core, Bioinformatics Challenge Project, Legal and Ethical Issues of Science and Technology, laboratory rotations and graduate seminar; at least 2 research units.

Career pathways

Research careers in academia and industry in molecular life sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in a field related to bioinformatics, preferably with a strong mathematics and computer science component.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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