Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics
Charlotte, NC
49
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte / Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics is located in Charlotte, NC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Graduate Certificate) | Bioinformatics applications | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Bioinformatics and computational biology | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Bioinformatics technology | |
| Professional Science Master's (PSM) | Bioinformatics |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Internship, research project, or thesis |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
46
Applied
30
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | No |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or another related field that provides sound background in life sciences, computing, or both; minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall and in major; recommendation letters |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree from recognized institution; adequate preparation in chemistry, biology, mathematics (preferably statistics), and computer science; evidence of scholarly and creative activity; minimum GPA of 3.0; essay; reference letters |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Bachelor's degree in related field; practical experience and confidence with computers, for instance use of common Web browsers, word processing, plotting, and spreadsheet applications |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
22%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
77%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.24% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.08% |
| White or Caucasian | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 12.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 2.04% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (14)
Part-time (0)
Male (7)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,035,954 |
Location & Contact
Address
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
United States
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
United States