Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Bioinformatics in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The IOB graduate program aims to cultivate skilled bioinformaticians for careers in biotech, pharma, government labs, and academic institutions. Learn more: iob.uga.edu
The Institute of Bioinformatics trains graduate students to achieve expertise and innovation in bioinformatics, advancing this interdisciplinary domain. Students engage in research-focused Ph.D. or M.S. programs under the guidance of cross-disciplinary faculty. Research spans diverse areas including microbial, plant, and animal genomics, structural biology, cancer studies, proteomics, and computational pharmacology, employing both computational and experimental approaches.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The candidates for the graduate program must apply to the Graduate School and meet its admission criteria. Successful applicants will be expected to have mastered one or more of the disciplines that serve as a foundation for bioinformatics research, including the biological, mathematical, computational, and physical sciences and engineering. Mastery will be demonstrated by coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major in at least one such area.
Apply electronically or to learn more about admissions requirements visit The Graduate School. International applicants should be aware of supplemental requirements prior to applying.
A complete application includes transcripts (official or unofficial), CV/Resume, Statement of Purpose, and 3 letters of recommendation. The personal statement should detail your research experience and career interests. Submit the CV/Resume and Personal Statement to the IOB Graduate Coordinator and send other application materials to the UGA Graduate School. NOTE: GRE is not required but accepted as supplemental application material.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Apply electronically or to learn more about admissions requirements visit The Graduate School. International applicants should be aware of supplemental requirements prior to applying.
A complete application includes transcripts (official or unofficial), CV/Resume, Statement of Purpose, and 3 letters of recommendation. The personal statement should detail your research experience and career interests. Submit the CV/Resume and Personal Statement to the IOB Graduate Coordinator and send other application materials to the UGA Graduate School. NOTE: GRE is not required but accepted as supplemental application material.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630