University of the Sciences

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. (non-thesis)

Program Description:

The genetic information carried within us is the key to understanding how we function in health and what goes wrong when we suffer disease and why one patient will respond well to a certain drug while another will have debilitating side-effects. It also allows us to identify the best "molecular targets" to zero in on when designing agents to fight infecting bacteria or viruses.

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia offers both the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Bioinformatics. The program is designed so that students who complete the Bachelor's degree at USP can realistically expect to complete the requirements for a Master's degree with one additional year of study. Students whose background does not include extensive preparation in Bioinformatics and/or Computer Science should anticipate a longer period of study. The requirements for the Master's degree are designed with a balanced emphasis on both basic science (biology and biochemistry), and on computing, with special focus on the special programming skills most needed in today's pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Accreditation:

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# of Credits Required:

30

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

1189.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Health Profession Schools

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999