Worcester,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Computer Science - Bioinformatics in Worcester United States | Worcester State University
Worcester State University
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Worcester United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,866
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This interdisciplinary program equips you for careers in cutting-edge scientific fields like bioinformatics, computational biology, computational chemistry, and molecular modeling, including genomics and proteomics. The Human Genome Project triggered an unprecedented growth in genomic data, with repositories like GenBank and EMBL expanding so rapidly that sophisticated systems are now needed to store, organize, and catalog this information.
Investigations into gene expression have given rise to computational biology, which focuses on analyzing genetic sequences, and proteomics, which explores protein structures and functions. Insights from computational biology and chemistry directly contribute to pharmaceutical development for treating various illnesses. Leading pharmaceutical and biotech firms actively recruit professionals with bioinformatics expertise.
Receive an education that fosters continuous learning and readies you for professional work or graduate studies. The program builds on core computing principles with specialized focus on big data analysis and software engineering.
You'll gain practical skills to solve complex problems, adapt to evolving technologies, and make principled decisions. The coursework emphasizes teamwork while helping you refine communication abilities and professional conduct. Opportunities include hands-on internships and undergraduate research projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Official high school transcript or national exam scores
Notarized translation is needed if your transcripts/documents are not in English
Official evaluation of high school transcript by a professional evaluation service
TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, DAAD, EIKEN, Duolingo, or iTEP Score Report if education was in a language other than English
SAT or ACT Score Report (Worcester State SAT Code: 3524 or Worcester State ACT Code: 1914)
Original bank letter or statement verifying sponsor's financial information
Adequate test of English language proficiency: This is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. It can be accomplished by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (iBt 79) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum required score: 6.5).
Additional accepted English proficiency exams: Duolingo Test (minimum required score: 100), Pearson PTE (minimum required score: 50), DAAD (minimum required score: B2), EIKEN (minimum required score: Pre-1), and iTEP (minimum required score: 3.5).
Applicants who have received an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university are not required to submit an English proficiency exam.
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average: Worcester State requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from the last institution you attended.
Notarized translation is needed if your transcripts/documents are not in English
Official evaluation of high school transcript by a professional evaluation service
TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, DAAD, EIKEN, Duolingo, or iTEP Score Report if education was in a language other than English
SAT or ACT Score Report (Worcester State SAT Code: 3524 or Worcester State ACT Code: 1914)
Original bank letter or statement verifying sponsor's financial information
Adequate test of English language proficiency: This is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. It can be accomplished by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (iBt 79) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum required score: 6.5).
Additional accepted English proficiency exams: Duolingo Test (minimum required score: 100), Pearson PTE (minimum required score: 50), DAAD (minimum required score: B2), EIKEN (minimum required score: Pre-1), and iTEP (minimum required score: 3.5).
Applicants who have received an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university are not required to submit an English proficiency exam.
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average: Worcester State requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from the last institution you attended.
Tuition
USD
17,866