DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biological Sciences - Bioinformatics in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in biological sciences caters to students seeking advanced education and specialized training in human anatomy, offering both thesis and non-thesis options. This program is particularly suited for those pursuing pre-professional health careers or research-focused studies. To earn the M.S. degree with a bioinformatics specialization, students must complete at least 30 semester hours. The bioinformatics track equips learners with computational techniques for analyzing vast biological datasets. Prerequisites include BIOS 300 (Cell Biology), BIOS 308 (Genetics), CSCI 240 (Computer Programming in C), and CSCI 241 (Intermediate Programming in C and C), or their equivalents. Any deficiency courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher within the first two semesters of enrollment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the master of science degree program is a baccalaureate degree with a major in an area of biological sciences or in a closely related field such as biochemistry or biophysics. The baccalaureate degree should have courses equivalent to those required for the B.S. degree at NIU, including organismal diversity, two semesters of principles of biology, and genetics, chemistry through one year of organic, one year of physics, and mathematics through introductory calculus. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Tuition
USD
18,180