Bioinformatics and Computational Biology |
| University/Institute: George Mason University (GMU) |
| Location: United States - Manassas |
| Focus: Other: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology |
| Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Other: Bioinformatics |
| Degree Offered: Ph.D/DSc (4 years)Ph.D/DSc (Major/Primary Degree) |
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Key characteristics of program:
The program provides students with interdisciplinary academic training that includes fundamental biosciences courses as well as core and advanced courses in bioinformatics. The completion of coursework, the comprehensive exam, and a successful dissertation proposal result in advancement to candidacy status. In the final phase of the program, students focus on research that culminates in a dissertation. The program is structured to be accessible for full and part-time students. Because the program has a fully online option, students may choose to earn the doctoral degree entirely remotely or in a traditional face-to-face format. All courses are offered in hybrid, distance learning, or asynchronous formats without requiring students to travel to campus. |
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Program Goals:
The main objective of this doctorate is to educate the next generation of computational biologists for careers in academia, industry, and government. The program provides students with interdisciplinary academic training that includes fundamental biosciences courses as well as core and advanced courses in bioinformatics. The program is structured to be accessible for full and part-time students and it has an online option. |
| Additional Information |
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Year Program Established: before 1998
Average number of applicants per year: 42 |
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