PhD Genomics and Computational Biology at University of Pennsylvania

Genomics and computational biology are now at the center of biomedical research. These disciplines take a holistic approach to ask about the origins, functions, and interactions of whole systems, using both experimental and theoretical work. Therefore, these studies require knowledge, skills, and, most importantly, synthesis and integration of biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering.

Faculty: Perelman School of Medicine  |  Duration: 17 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 17 course units in total. Listed required courses include GCB 5330 Statistics for Genomics and Biomedical Informatics; GCB 5340 Experimental Genome Science; BIOM 5550 Regulation of the Genome; BIOM 5020 Molecular Basis of Disease; BIOL 5210 Molecular Biology and Genetics; GCB 5360 Fundamentals of Computational Biology.

Career pathways

The knowledge gained in this program will serve students in their careers as technology progresses.

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