PhD in Computer Science - Biomedical Informatics and Computational Biology in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

University of California Irvine | Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
72 months

The field of Computer Science integrates theoretical foundations with practical approaches to designing, analyzing, and building computer systems, while also applying computational methods to diverse disciplines. Key research domains consist of: (1) artificial intelligence and machine learning, (2) bioinformatics, (3) computer hardware architecture, (4) embedded systems, (5) computer graphics and vision, (6) database management and information systems, (7) multimedia and game development, (8) networking and distributed computing, (9) programming languages and compiler design, (10) cybersecurity and cryptography, (11) algorithmic design and analysis, and (12) computational science.

The Computer Science Ph.D. program provides comprehensive and adaptable graduate education, enabling students to pursue specialized studies and innovative research across various CS specializations.
This discipline employs methodologies from applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, and computing to address biological challenges. At the Bren School, active research focuses on healthcare data accessibility and developing knowledge frameworks for medical protocols.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their prior academic record. Applicants for the M.S. are expected to have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Ph.D. applicants will additionally be evaluated in their potential for creative research and teaching in Information and Computer Sciences.

Applicants are expected to have (1) skills in computer programming at least equivalent to those obtained in college-level courses in programming and language development, (2) skills in mathematics equivalent to those obtained in complete college-level courses in logic and set theory, analysis, linear algebra and modern algebra, or probability and statistics, (3) data structures, analysis of algorithms, automata theory, or formal languages, and (4) computer architectures.

All applicants are evaluated on the materials submitted: letters of recommendation, official GRE test scores (optional for M.S./Ph.D. in Informatics, M.S./Ph.D. in Software Engineering, the Master of Human Computer Interaction and Design, and the Master of Software Engineering) official college transcripts, statement of purpose, and personal history statement.

An applicant to the M.S./Ph.D. in Informatics, M.S./Ph.D. in Software Engineering, the Master of Human Computer Interaction and Design, or the Master of Software Engineering is strongly encouraged to submit additional material that enriches their application and speaks to the applicant's strengths (e.g., design portfolio, link to GitHub profile, GRE test scores, scholarly papers submitted and/or published, writing samples).

TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Tuition USD 26,802

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