Bioinformatics Programs:

  • Master of Science in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (BICB-MS)
  • Professional Science Master’s in Bioinformatics (BINF-PSM)
  • PhD in Bioinformatics Data Science (BINF-PhD)

Graduate Certificates:

  • Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics (BINF-CERT)
  • Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics (ABNF-CERT)
  • Online Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS-CERT)

Academic Load

Students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours or in sustaining credit are considered full-time students. Those enrolled for fewer than 9 credit hours are considered part-time students. Students holding research or teaching assistantships are considered full-time with 6 credit hours. Generally, a maximum load is 12 graduate credit hours; however, additional credit hours may be taken with the approval of the student’s adviser and the Graduate College. A maximum course load in either summer or winter session is 7 credit hours. Permission must be obtained from the Graduate College to carry an overload in any session.

Refer to each degree page for each degree credit requirements.