Master's Degree Programs in Bioinformatics

Johns Hopkins University

• The Advanced Biotechnology Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University offers a Master of Science degree in bioinformatics. Students pursue this degree through traditional classroom settings and an online program conducted at three satellite campuses. This bioinformatics program features core courses in molecular biology and genomic analysis required before dissertation research. Johns Hopkins works with the U.S. Army, BD Diagnostics and Noblis to provide research fellowships to bioinformatics students. The Annual Research Symposium through the Advanced Biotechnology Studies Program allows graduate students to present their research to the public.

  Johns Hopkins University
  1717 Massachusetts Ave., No. 101
  Washington, DC 20036
  202-452-1940
  jhu.edu

University of North Carolina Charlotte

• The Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics at UNC-Charlotte features a Master of Science in Bioinformatics. Graduate students complete courses in statistics and computational molecular evolution in their first two semesters. The department requires all graduate students to complete internships as well as one professional preparation course in ethics, business or biotechnology law. UNC-Charlotte maintains equipment needed for bioinformatics research through 10 laboratories. The Bioinformatics Assembly of Students is a student-run organization that plans events and lectures on bioinformatics topics.

  University of North Carolina Charlotte
  9201 University City Blvd.
  Charlotte, NC 28223
  704-687-8541
  uncc.edu

California State University-Channel Islands

• The Biology Program at California State University Channel Islands runs a 35-credit Master of Science program in biotechnology and bioinformatics. This graduate program offers concentrations in stem cell technology and biomedical engineering. Bioinformatics students register for courses in business law, molecular structure and developmental biology ahead of their dissertation research. Summer internships through Pepperdine University, Shoals Marine Laboratory and other institutes allow students to gain practical experience. The Biology Program offers the Glenn and Dorothy Dumke Fellowship to a promising bioinformatics student each year.

  California State University Channel Islands
  One University Drive
  Camarillo, CA 93012
  805-437-8400
  csusi.edu

The University of Memphis

• The College of Arts & Science at the University of Memphis features a 37-credit Master of Science program in bioinformatics. Students must finish core courses in probability theory and bioinformatics research within the first two semesters. The curriculum also includes elective courses ranging from regression analysis to data mining. The university's W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research offers internships and research fellowships to exceptional bioinformatics students. Graduate students in this program can apply for tuition waivers and research assistantships through the College of Arts & Science.

  The University of Memphis
  402 Smith Hall
  Memphis, TN 38152
  901-678-3132
  memphis.edu