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MS Computational Biology (MSCB) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The MSCB is a joint programme of the Computational Biology Department and the Department of Biological Sciences that trains master's-level computational biologists in biology, computer science, statistics and machine learning, with applications such as bioinformatics, genomics and drug design.

Faculty: School of Computer Science / Mellon College of Science  |  Department: Computational Biology Department and Department of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: Four semesters  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Foundation, Background and Breadth & Depth courses, hands-on research projects, a Graduate Research Seminar (Journal Club) and seminars on ethics, scientific integrity and career readiness.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications go through the School of Computer Science Application Portal. Non-native speakers: minimum TOEFL overall 4.5 (86 for pre-2026 scores), IELTS overall 6.5, Duolingo overall 115; applications below any minimum are not reviewed and no waivers are issued.

Duration: Four semesters

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