El Paso,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional MSc in Bioinformatics in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics is a Professional Science Master's (PSM) program created to educate science professionals, aligning with the national initiative to advance PSM degrees that drive economic growth by fostering scientific and technological innovation. Bioinformatics bridges multiple disciplines, providing exceptional opportunities for people from varied backgrounds to learn and work together. The need for skilled bioinformatics experts who can create computational methods combined with experimental approaches to tackle intricate biological challenges continues to grow. Alongside core courses, students participate in weekly bioinformatics colloquiums featuring research talks and career development sessions, plus complete an internship at a bioinformatics firm or research facility. The curriculum covers genomic data interpretation, molecular simulation, and web-based database creation, equipping graduates for diverse roles in agriculture, biodiversity, environmental science, oncology, pharmaceutical development, genetic and infectious disease research, and healthcare data systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following documents are required in the online application for admission to the Bioinformatics M.S. Program:
A completed Graduate School Application form.
Official copies of transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores.
A statement of purpose summarizing professional goals.
At least two letters of recommendation.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
A completed Graduate School Application form.
Official copies of transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores.
A statement of purpose summarizing professional goals.
At least two letters of recommendation.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,572