PhD Bioinformatics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Bioinformatics PhD Program is well established, with graduates in both academia and industry. Students train in developing and applying computational methods and tools to advance biomedical research.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics | Duration: Typically 5 years | Intake: Fall (PIBS deadline December 1; direct application January 15); Winter for current U-M master's students (October 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The programme follows a timeline from admission to graduation with a training curriculum, preliminary exam and dissertation research. Students rotate and are supported by a mentor's laboratory from the second year.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in biomedical research in academia and industry.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bioinformatics Graduate Program (Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics), Rackham minimums apply. Minimum GPA 3.2/4.0 (exceptions may be made). Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, personal statement, resume or CV, transcripts. GRE scores are not part of admission. Non-native English speakers: TOEFL or IELTS only, minimum 100 TOEFL or 7.5 IELTS. Deadlines: PIBS December 1; direct application to the Bioinformatics PhD Program January 15. Admission is highly competitive.

Intake: Fall; PIBS deadline December 1; direct application deadline January 15

Duration: Typically 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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