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MS Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (MS-QBB) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The MS-QBB pairs life sciences training with computational skills for careers in bioinformatics, computational biology and biomedical data science. It offers a 2-semester and a 3-semester track, the latter with optional summer internships.

Faculty: Mellon College of Science  |  Department: Department of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 2-semester track (late August to late May) or 3-semester track (late August to late December)  |  Intake: Fall (late August)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Project-based coursework with an optional internship, emphasizing genomic data analysis, computational modeling and quantitative methods applied to biomedical questions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE optional. Three letters of recommendation (at least one from most recent institution), 1-2 page statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts (WES evaluation for international transcripts). Non-native speakers: Duolingo overall 115; TOEFL overall 4.5 (86 for pre-2026 scores); IELTS overall 6.5 with 6.0 speaking and writing; scores below minimum are not reviewed and no waivers are issued. Priority deadline Dec 15, final deadline Mar 1; application fee $25.

Intake: Fall (late August)

Duration: 2-semester track (late August to late May) or 3-semester track (late August to late December)

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