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PhD Systems Biology and Bioinformatics at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

Do you want to convert big data into understandable models that just might change the world? With a graduate degree in systems biology and bioinformatics, you can combine your love of math, statistics, computers, biology, and medicine to develop computational models with which to provide new insight and understanding of big data, leading to big discoveries in both laboratory and clinical settings.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 54 credit hours (minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

The Systems Biology and Bioinformatics program differs from current CWRU programs in the comprehensive requirement for an understanding of biological systems, bioinformatics, and quantitative analysis & modeling. The program includes a minimal set of required courses including (SYBB 501) and a course in the Responsible Conduct of research (IBMS 500).

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Entry requirements

Students are admitted to this PhD program through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) or the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) The BSTP offers a common entry point to most of the School of Medicine's biomedical PhD programs. BSTP students can choose among research mentors in many different PhD programs in the School of Medicine. Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Students in the MSTP earn the dual MD/PhD degree. MSTP students also have the choice of mentors in many different PhD programs.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 54 credit hours (minimum)

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