
Overview
The flexible Bioinformatics Management degree from George Mason University allows students to custom design a curriculum that best suits their needs and allows a focus on the biological big data analysis, genomics, or bioinformatics software development and management.
Students will receive advanced training in bioinformatics and management through coursework and an external internship.
Key Features
- The curriculum was developed with active input from the Program Advisory Board consisting of recognized leaders in the field.
- Many courses are offered in a distance-learning format, allowing students to participate in class without having to travel to campus.
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Courses included:
- Bioinformatics Methods
- Molecular Cell Biology for Bioinformatics
- Biological Data Analysis
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics Programming
- Protein Structure Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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General requirements
- Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biology, computer science, or a related field from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent with a GPA of at least 3.00 in their last 60 credits of study. Applicants should have taken courses in molecular biology, computer science, calculus, physical chemistry, and statistics. Students with deficiencies in one or more of these areas may be required to take additional courses from the undergraduate curriculum. To apply, prospective students should submit the George Mason University Admissions Application, supply an official transcript from each college and graduate institution attended, a current résumé, three letters of recommendation, and an expanded goals statement. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all international applicants.
- The GRE is not required for admission into this program.
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44361 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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44361 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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16833 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 543 USD per credit during 12 months.
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