St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The 30-credit bioinformatics and computational biology degree caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds including life sciences, mathematics, computer science, health sciences, engineering, and statistics. The program blends core courses that establish fundamental bioinformatics and computational biology knowledge with specialized electives for focused study. Full-time participants typically finish within 18-24 months, while part-time enrollment options are available. Computational methods and information systems have transformed biological research, enabling breakthroughs from DNA sequence analysis to protein structure modeling and evolutionary studies. Saint Louis University's interdisciplinary Master of Science program combines strengths from biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and molecular biology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, computer science, engineering, health science, mathematics, statistics or a similar scientific field is required. The faculty admissions committee considers the applicant's prior coursework or experience in genetics, biology and computer programming when determining the required coursework.
Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships.
Proof of financial support that must include:
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
Courses taken and/or lectures attended
Practical laboratory work
The maximum and minimum grades attainable
The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships.
Proof of financial support that must include:
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
Courses taken and/or lectures attended
Practical laboratory work
The maximum and minimum grades attainable
The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,000