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PhD Bioinformatics at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Institute of Bioinformatics educates and prepares graduate students to attain mastery and leadership in bioinformatics research and its applications to contribute to the advancement of this interdisciplinary field. Graduate students pursue research-oriented programs of study leading to the Ph.D. or M.S. degrees.

Faculty: Institute of Bioinformatics  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include BINF 8441E Statistical Inference for the Life Sciences; BINF 8500 Bioinformatics Algorithms; BINF 8600 Introduction to Grant Writing; BINF 9000 Doctoral Research; BINF 9300 Doctoral Dissertation.

Career pathways

Many bioinformatics PhD graduates continue to careers in industry or government labs, while others find positions in academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students can enter the bioinformatics program through ILS ( https://ils.uga.edu ) or IPS ( https://ips.uga.edu ). The most appropriate route will depend on the applicant’s background. See the information about these programs to find how to apply. Students with a strong quantitative background can apply directly to the bioinformatics program. Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: -3 Letters of recommendation -CV -Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans); at the end of the statement include the names of up to 3 potential faculty who share your interests and could serve as your major advisor. -Unofficial transcript -ILS and IPS applicants also need to submit a background and interest form; see the program websites for instructions. -Program prerequisites include Introductory molecular genetics, introductory biochemistry, introduction to statistics and probability, and college-level calculus or equivalent classes, and proficiency in a programming language. -International students: For students whose primary language is not Engl

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: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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