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MS Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The M.S. program is designed for students who desire focused training in computational biology and prepares students for career advancement in the biotechnology and biomedical research fields. The program duration is typically one to two years.The PhD Program in Biomolecular Engineering and BioinformaticsThe PhD program is formulated as the BMEB track of the umbrella Program in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (PBSE).Applications for both programs are accepted annually from October 1st through December 1st at the UCSC Graduate Application Web Site for a fall quarter start in the following academic year.

Program Key Stats

$37900 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal history/statementStatement of PurposeWriting SampleCurrent GRE Scores (General Test only)Three letters of recommendation (MUST be submitted online)Transcripts. It will now be possible to upload unofficial transcripts for the application. Official transcrips will not be required until an admitted student accepts. If you are a non-native English speaker you will be required to take an English language competency exam. UC Santa Cruz accepts the TOEFL or IELTS test. Official scores must also be sent

Career Options

  • Genome technology
  • computational biology tool development
  • stem cell genomics
  • and computational methods for vaccine development

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