Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Bioinformatics and Genomics in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
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Norfolk United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bioinformatics and Genomics Concentration delivers state-of-the-art education in computational biology to investigate critical biomedical research questions. Faculty research encompasses diverse areas such as: evolutionary genomics and proteomics, genome comparisons, protein architecture and folding, DNA sequence analysis, and molecular imaging. Some laboratories may combine computational approaches with experimental wet-lab techniques.
PhD candidates are expected to apply computational methodologies from this program to their dissertation work. The curriculum and research plan will be customized for each student through collaboration with their academic advisors and dissertation committees.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts of coursework only from institutions awarding a bachelor's or master's degree.
A statement of personal goals and academic objectives.
Writing sample on a science related topic (from a course or from your research experience).
Resume listing all degrees earned and work experience.
Three letters of recommendation on letterhead, preferably from faculty members at colleges attended who are familiar with the applicant's academic and research capabilities.
A completed application form.A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a B (3.00) average. Students with advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements, applicants must have either a score of 84 on the TOEFL, with a score of 26 on the speaking portion, or an IELTS overall score of 8.
Prior training in biology (two years), calculus and/or statistics, and organic chemistry (one year). Additional courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are recommended.
A statement of personal goals and academic objectives.
Writing sample on a science related topic (from a course or from your research experience).
Resume listing all degrees earned and work experience.
Three letters of recommendation on letterhead, preferably from faculty members at colleges attended who are familiar with the applicant's academic and research capabilities.
A completed application form.A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a B (3.00) average. Students with advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements, applicants must have either a score of 84 on the TOEFL, with a score of 26 on the speaking portion, or an IELTS overall score of 8.
Prior training in biology (two years), calculus and/or statistics, and organic chemistry (one year). Additional courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are recommended.
Tuition
USD
25,900