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PhD Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

This innovative program brings together strengths from nine academic departments to offer a truly cross-disciplinary education at the intersection of life and data sciences. You’ll engage with advanced topics such as systems biology, evolutionary dynamics, algorithm design and big data analytics, gaining versatile skills that bridge the gap between computation and biology.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology  |  Duration: 78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer, Fall, Spring  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include CS 5615 Computational Biology: Sequence Analysis; BIOL 5220 Molecular Evolution; MATH 5630 Mathematical Genetics.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Natural Sciences Managers; Computer and Information Scientists; Software Developers; Statisticians; Biostatisticians; Bioinformatics Scientists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 100/7.0/120 ( for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language ); Number of references: Three; Other requirements: No. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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