Biotechnology Master's Degree with Bioinformatics Specialization |
University/Institute: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) |
Location: United States - Largo |
Focus: Bioinformatics |
Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: Biology, Computer Science |
Degree Offered: MS/MSc/MA/M.Eng (< 1 year)MS/MSc/MA/M.Eng (Major/Primary Degree) |
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Key characteristics of program:
The Biotechnology Master's Degree with Bioinformatics Specialization program is designed for mid-career professionals with undergraduate backgrounds in the sciences that seek to broaden their knowledge of the biotechnology field and bioinformatics. |
Program Goals:
Through their coursework, students will learn how to code in Python and Java; Analyze big data, next-generation sequencing data, and scientific data; Perform sequence alignments and phylogenetic analyses; Use biostatistics, databases and data structures, algorithms, and mathematical modeling. |
Additional Information |
Year Program Established: 2007
Average number of applicants per year: 250 |
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