About the course

The broad area of Bioinformatics applies computer science techniques to analyze and interpret biological data. At Tufts, bioinformatics research and education span several key topics including computational biology, systems biology, bioengineering, and biomedical informatics. Key underlying techniques are machine learning and AI, statistical science, and algorithms.

　　Professors Donna Slonim and Lenore Cowen lead the Tufts Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) research group. The group is focused on the application of computational, mathematical, and statistical methods to the solution of practical biomedical problems. The group also has an interest in understanding and characterizing biological networks. In addition, Professor Slonim's research interests include translational medicine, clinical pharmacogenomics and transcriptomics, while Professor Cowen has a longstanding interest in structural approaches to protein function prediction. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$28,134

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Medford
Fall (September), 2024	Medford
Spring (January), 2025	Medford
Fall (September), 2025	Medford
Spring (January), 2026	Medford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Tufts University

Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree. Transcripts for study abroad or transfer programs are not required if the course titles, grades, and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. If you are offered admission, you will be required to request that official hard copy transcripts from all of your degree granting institutions be sent directly to Tufts.TOEFL IBT - 90.IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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