Overview

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science offers a M.S. in Bioinformatics through a joint Marquette University/Medical College of Wisconsin program. Bioinformatics refers to the field that deals with developing and improving methods and software tools for storing, retrieving, organizing and analyzing biological data.

Program goal

The goal is the extraction and recognition of new biological knowledge. Bioinformatics is a highly interdisciplinary field involving biology, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, and probability and statistics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Protein Structure and Function
Principles of Eukaryotic Genetics
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Pattern Recognition
Neural Networks and Neural Computing
Data Mining
Statistical Methods
Principles of Database Systems
Probability
Simulation
Applied Linear Algebra
Parallel and Distributed Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 264 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form and fee online.

Copies of all current and previous colleges/universities transcripts except Marquette.1

An essay outlining relevant work experience or education, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to this program.

Three letters of reference from professors or professionals familiar with the applicant's abilities, academic work and/or professional background.

For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

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

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year
Out-of-State

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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Overview

Program goal

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Financing

Funding

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