Overview

Program in Bioinformatics / Program in Bioinformatics is located in Frederick, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
(Certificate)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	10
Other Advanced Degrees	1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Capstone project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15

Applied

15

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 15th	July 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	December 1st	November 15th	No
Summer deadline	May 15th	April 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree in life science or computer science field, Bioinformatics certificate from Hood (or be progressing toward the certificate) with a 3.0 or higher, M.A. or M.S in a biology-related or computer science-related field with a 3.0 or better, minimum GPA of 2.75, written statement of intent (250 words).

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 575 TOEFL IBT score: 89
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,635

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

29

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.9%
Black or African American	17.24%
White or Caucasian	48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	6.9%
Unknown	3.45%

Gender

Male (55%)

Female (44%)

Faculty

5

Total faculty

Full-time - 2

Part-time - 3

Male (2)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Bioinformatics, gene environmental interactions in psychiatric disease
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD  21701-8575
United States

Contact Dr. April M. Boulton
Dean of the Graduate School
Email: gofurther@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3600

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