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Learn more about the Professional Science Master's in Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science.

Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science are the disciplines of science where computers are joined with the latest discoveries in genomics, biochemistry and biophysics. These rapidly growing fields bring together elements of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics and statistics. The Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science degree at Temple University, a leader in the field, is a two-year Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree that features:

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 2 years

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Most of the classes are offered in the evenings or on weekends to enable full-time working professionals to be enrolled in the program.International students are required to register as full-time students.

Interdisciplinary Study: Students in the Temple University Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science masters degree program benefit from an advanced curriculum developed by leading Temple faculty in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Computer and Information Sciences. The program has been designed to provide students with extensive skills in computer programming as well as deep knowledge in genomics and structural biology. All three areas are required in this challenging and exciting field. Because the degree is a Professional Science Master's, the program also offers:

Accreditation: Temple University is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Areas of Specialization: The PSM degree program offers concentrations in:

Students selecting a concentration are required to take the two courses (6 credits) listed under the chosen concentration on the Program Requirements grid. Students may also opt to take one course from each concentration and thereby complete the requirements for the degree without a transcripted concentration.

Job Prospects: Official job placement is not offered, but Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science are areas of rapid job growth and have become essential parts of healthcare research and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Graduates of PSM programs are in high demand, underscoring the PSM as an attractive career path for those who do not wish to become academic researchers or pursue a doctorate.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Non-matriculated students may enroll in a total of three courses (9 credits) with permission of the instructor and the Biology Department.

Financing Opportunities: Financial assistance in the form of Research or Teaching Assistantships is not offered at this time.

Application Deadline:

Fall: March 1; December 15 international

Late applications may be considered for admission.

APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.

Letters of Reference:Number Required: 2

From Whom: Letters should be obtained from college/university faculty or faculty who are familiar with the applicant's competency. If the applicant has an established career in a related field, the applicants immediate supervisor should provide one of the letters.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants should have a strong background in one or more STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science PSM program has been designed for recent graduates and professionals who have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM field.

Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, specify your interest in the Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science PSM program, career goals, and academic and professional achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:GRE: Required. A combined minimum score of 305 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections is expected.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a masters degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

Interview: An in-person or SKYPE interview is required.

Transfer Credit: Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science PSM program. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered by the Biology Department at Temple University. A grade of "B" or better must have been earned for the credits to transfer. The PSM in Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science Steering Committee makes recommendations to the Department Chair for transferring credit on an individual basis. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.

General Program Requirements:Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate:30

Required Courses:

Culminating Events:Capstone Project:BIOL9995Capstone Project constitutes a culminating event of the Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science PSM and requires the submission of a written project and oral presentation of the results. Capstone research may be completed in any laboratory at Temple University at the invitation of the Principal Investigator (PI) or through an internship/co-op/full-time job in the field of Bioinformatics or Biological Data Science in industry, the healthcare system, or a government agency. Since all Bioinformatics and Biological Data Science PSM classes are offered in the evening, students can avail themselves of these opportunities during the day. The process of locating internships is facilitated by the Bioinformatics and Biological Data Sciences PSM program based on the choice of optional concentration, specific research and career interests of the individual student.

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