Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States

Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, with a medical campus in Stratford and medical and academic campuses in Camden.

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Master of Science in Bioinformatics (M.S.) 

The M.S. in Bioinformatics program consists of 30 semester hours (s.h.). Both a thesis and a non-thesis track are available.

The following courses make up the M.S. in Bioinformatics program.

  • 30 Semester Hours
  • Foundation Courses: Yes
  • Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes

The Master of Science in Bioinformatics (M.S.) prepares our graduates with the skills to immediately contribute in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biomedical fields. Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary field of study that focuses on the use of computational information tools in the investigation and analysis of biological, biomedical, and biochemical systems. The industry uses information generated in the lab or clinic for future applications, research, and development.

Our program provides hands-on experience, giving you the opportunity to work on novel research. This includes advanced training in theory and laboratory settings, which allows you to diversify into other biomedical research fields. This program includes the following three focus areas: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.

https://global.rowan.edu/programs/ms-in-bioinformatics.html

Curriculum - https://global.rowan.edu/programs/ms-in-bioinformatics.html

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Application Form
  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
  • Bachelors degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
     
    • A Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, or related field is highly recommended
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives (including motivation for application to the program)
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional sources that speak to the applicants academic aptitude
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Recommended submission of official GRE or GMAT test results
  • Standardized English language test score – a TOEFL minimum score of 70, IELTS minimum score of 6.0, PTE minimum score of 50 or Duolingo test minimum score of 110 for traditional admissions.
    * If you dont meet the English required scores please see Conditional Admissions

The chart below details available entry terms for the M.S. in Bioinformatics program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

ENTRY TERM  

Fall -  July 1

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Application Procedures - Undergraduate & Graduate Applicants

Start the application online using the link provided above.


Application Coding: In the online application, students must indicate they are working with Indo Global Studies.

To tag an application for Indo Global Studies, please provide our agency details in the Rowan University application in the ‘Additional Information’ page. Please see the screenshot below.

Document Submission: Documents should be uploaded directly to the Rowan University application portal.

Note – Please share tagging proof, student details and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.