Overview

The Genomics, Phenomics and Bioinformatics program at North Dakota State University is an interdisciplinary powerhouse that bridges cutting-edge science and innovation.

Key Facts

Offering both doctoral and master’s degrees, the GPB program immerses students in functional genomics, high-throughput phenotyping and computational analysis of genomic and phenomic data.

Here, you'll gain mastery in multi-omics approaches, leveraging advanced techniques, state-of-the-art instrumentation and statistical methods to tackle complex biological challenges. With research spanning plant and human growth, reproduction, stress response and more, expert faculty provide a collaborative environment that prepares you for impactful careers in academia and industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Genomics Techniques

Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology

Computational Methods in Bioinformatics

Data Mining

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic applicants should apply at least one month prior to the start of classes.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

The Genomics graduate program is open to qualified graduates of universities of recognized standing. The Graduate School minimum for the TOEFL examination applies. In addition, the following are the requirements to be admitted with full standing.

Functional Genomics track: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree an introductory biology class emphasizing molecular biology; with courses in genetics, physiology, biochemistry; an upper-division statistics class. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Bioinformatics and Phenomics tracks: a B.S. degree with an introductory biology class emphasizing molecular biology; with courses in calculus, upper-division statistics class, calculus or matrix algebra, and programming language experience. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Students can be accepted conditionally into any track without meeting the course or GPA requirements, but will be required to meet those requirements while in residency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24840 USD / year

≈ 24840 USD / year
Out-of-State

21300 USD / year

≈ 21300 USD / year
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In-State

14190 USD / year

≈ 14190 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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