Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Bioinformatics in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,249
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This distinctive master's program blends biological sciences with computer technology, offering an M.S. in Bioinformatics that bridges multiple disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Informatics, and Engineering. Prospective students should hold an undergraduate degree in either life sciences or a quantitative field, with supplementary training required in both biological sciences and scientific programming. The curriculum equips students with expertise to create, assess, and implement bioinformatics and computational biology solutions, preparing them for the booming biotechnology industry's demand for life science professionals with computational expertise.
Outstanding UNC Charlotte undergraduates may gain early admission to the bioinformatics graduate program, starting graduate coursework before completing their bachelor's degree. Applicants can apply after finishing 75+ undergraduate credit hours, though typically 90 credits should be completed before taking graduate classes. These students receive provisional graduate acceptance until their bachelor's degree is conferred. Early-entry participants pay undergraduate tuition rates for all courses, including graduate-level classes. Click here for details on starting your graduate studies ahead of schedule.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Under most circumstances, students admitted to the program will have:
A baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another related field that provides a sound background in life sciences, computing, or both
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and 3.0 in the major (this requirement is waived for Early Entry program applicants who meet the University's overall GPA requirement (3.2 and 75-90 hours of completed undergraduate coursework) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, SIS or CS, or another UNC Charlotte major if the department determines the student's preparation is appropriate)
A combined TOEFL score of 557 (paper-based) or 83 (Internet-based) is required if the previous degree was from a country where English is not the common language
Applicants who earned a degree from an institution outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by one of the current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (WES is preferred)
Three positive letters of recommendation
A baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another related field that provides a sound background in life sciences, computing, or both
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and 3.0 in the major (this requirement is waived for Early Entry program applicants who meet the University's overall GPA requirement (3.2 and 75-90 hours of completed undergraduate coursework) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, SIS or CS, or another UNC Charlotte major if the department determines the student's preparation is appropriate)
A combined TOEFL score of 557 (paper-based) or 83 (Internet-based) is required if the previous degree was from a country where English is not the common language
Applicants who earned a degree from an institution outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by one of the current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (WES is preferred)
Three positive letters of recommendation
Tuition
USD
22,249