Bioinformatics DATA Science: Ph.D., M.S., 4+1, Certificate
About this Program
Bioinformatics and computational biology is an emerging field where biological and computational disciplines converge. The field encompasses the development and application of computational tools and techniques for the collection, analysis, management and visualization of biological data, as well as modeling and simulation methods for the study of biological systems. Essential to 21st century life sciences research and key to our understanding of complex biological systems, bioinformatics and computational biology is making an impact upon the science and technology of fields ranging from agricultural, energy and environmental sciences to pharmaceutical and medical sciences.
Degrees Offered
Bioinformatics Data Science – M.S.
Bioinformatics Data Science – Ph.D.
Biological Science (B.A.)/Bioinformatics Data Science (M.S.) – 4+1
Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (B.S.)/Bioinformatics Data Science (M.S.) – 4+1
Biological Science (B.S.)/Bioinformatics Data Science (M.S.) – 4+1
Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)/Bioinformatics Data Science (M.S.) – 4+1
Application Deadlines
FALL |
February 15: Priority consideration (Ph.D.) April 1: Priority consideration (M.S.) April 15: Final deadline to apply (Ph.D.) August 18: Final deadline to apply (M.S.) |
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January 26: Final deadline to apply (M.S.) July 15: Priority consideration (Ph.D.) October 31: Priority consideration (M.S.) December 1: Final deadline to apply (Ph.D.)
Late applications subject to availability |
Graduate Certificate applications accepted until the first day of class
UD Tuition
The 2025-2026 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,116.
All or nearly all doctoral students receive a stipend and full tuition scholarship.