Boston University Bioinformatics Graduate Program 44 Cummington St. Boston, MA 02215 US   Phone: 1-617-358-0752 Fax: 1-617-353-4812   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Bioinformatics; Doctoral Ph.D. - Bioinformatics On Campus   The explosion in genomic information has created an unprecedented need for scientists with a deep working knowledge of the biological sciences and computational methods. The change has been so rapid that universities have been caught unprepared. The graduate program in bioinformatics at Boston University provides interdisciplinary training that bridges departments and seamlessly integrates computational methodologies into biological education.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 6282  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4490  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1042  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable