M.S. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (M.S.B.C.B.) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is a multi-college, interdisciplinary programme spanning biological, mathematical and computer sciences, preparing students for careers in science, industry, health care and education. It is a non-thesis programme that combines theoretical background, practical training and an internship.

Faculty: Morsani College of Medicine | Department: Medical Sciences | Duration: 36 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

11 core hours (fundamentals of structural bioinformatics, principles of molecular medicine, structural biology), a 2-3 hour ethics course (biotechnology and bioethics or health sciences ethics), at least 15 hours of electives from science, engineering, public health, business or law, and a bioinformatics internship of at least 4 hours. The programme is completed with an internship report and a review paper in place of a comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Careers in science, industry, health care and education.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Test scores (MCAT, DAT or GRE) are strongly encouraged but not required; resume or CV; two letters of recommendation; MCOM programme application. International applicants also need a course-by-course transcript evaluation.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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