Bioinformatics
Discovery of new drug therapies increasingly stems from our growing knowledge of genomics, our ability to manage huge amounts of sequence data, and our ability to uncover secrets hidden within the genetic code. As a result, professionals operating at the intersection of biological systems, genetics, and information technology have become key to medical advances and are in high demand. Their field is known as bioinformatics, and it is now one of the most dynamic fields of our time.
EP's Bioinformatics program combines the strengths of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences' Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) and the Whiting School of Engineering's EP to produce graduates who can excel in the field. Expert faculty from both schools prepare students for careers in bioinformatics/computational biology within industry and government organizations. One of the most comprehensive bioinformatics master's programs available anywhere, the program gives students the educational foundation needed to interpret complex biological information, perform analysis of sequence data using sophisticated bioinformatics software, and develop program software when needed. Highlights include:
- The flexibility to complete the program fully online, or attend classes conveniently scheduled weekday evenings and Saturdays at academic centers
- Faculty drawn from both the Whiting School of Engineering's EP and the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts' AAP
- Instructors who are developing cutting edge bioinformatics technologies
- Combination of in-depth knowledge and technical skills in computational biology
- The option to complete a concentration in protein bioinformatics, genomics and sequencing, computational biology, systems biology
- No thesis required
Programs offered:
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Advanced Certificate for Post-Master's Study in Bioinformatics
- Also offered: Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science with Concentration in Bioinformatics
