The emphasis of the MS in Bioinformatics program is preparation for mid-level industrial positions in bioinformatics, and the MS degree constitutes a Pre-professional MS. In order to be admitted, students need at least a bachelor s degree in a field related to bioinformatics. Typically students enrolling in the MS program have strength in either the computational area or in biochemistry/molecular biology, but not bot

In order to receive a master s degree, students must demonstrate mastery of the core subject matter. Requirements include the satisfactory completion of the core coursework with no lower than a B in each course and an internship where students demonstrate a working knowledge of computational methods available to the modern bioinformatician. Upon completion of the internship, each student is required to submit a written and oral report on the internship experience.