About Bioinformatics (ms) in Georgia Institute of Technology
This is a three-semester, focused professional master's degree program combining 37 credit hours of courses in computer science, advanced molecular biology and biochemistry, statistics, and bioinformatics. A full-time summer internship in a corporate or academic bioinformatics group is an essential part of the curriculum. With input and assistance from corporate partners, the program is geared to training and placing graduates into lucrative jobs in the high-demand specialty field of bioinformatics. More information is available from the graduate coordinator of the MS Bioinformatics program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
Georgia Institute of Technology Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1885 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| Number of Campuses |
USA, France and China |
| On-campus Accommodation |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Total Enrollment |
36,302 |
| Retention Rate |
97% |
| Graduation Rate |
90% |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, loans, grants |
| Work Study Program |
Available |
Georgia Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States has been given below for all potential applicants of the institute.
| Type of Fee |
Freshmen (USD) |
Other Undergraduates (USD) |
| Tuition |
31,370 |
31,370 |
| Mandatory Student Fees |
2,424 |
2,424 |
| Books & Supplies |
800 |
800 |
| Housing Allowance |
6,918 |
9,658 |
| Meal Plan Allowance |
5,172 |
5,172 |
| Personal/ Misc Educational Costs (est.) |
3,200 |
3,200 |
| Average Loan Cost |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
49,944 |
52,684 |
Graduate school tuition varies depending on the programme. However, the following is an estimate of the cost:
| Type of Fee |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition and Institute Mandated Fees |
Varies |
| Books & Supplies |
800 |
| Housing Allowance |
9,658 |
| Meal Plan Allowance |
5,172 |
| Personal/ Misc Educational Costs (estimated) |
3,200 |
| Average Loan Cost |
140 |
| Total |
18,970 + the appropriate tuition and Institute-mandated fees |
