Overview

At Bioinformatics from Loyola University Chicago you'll gain a solid foundation in biological, computational, chemical, and statistical concepts and theory.

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You will also gain the essential hands-on and research skills necessary to move bioinformatics study and practice ahead in ways that will benefit the broad spectrum of academia, industry, healthcare, and ecology.
The MS in Bioinformatics can be pursued full-time or part-time. Courses are located on the university’s Lake Shore Campus on the city’s north-side. Posited alongside Lake Michigan, campus sits between the diverse and energetic Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods.
All students must complete 17 credit hours of required core curriculum (equivalent to six courses). Students must select either a Non-Thesis or Thesis track to complete the remaining 13 credit hours.
To apply for the program, you must have completed coursework or the equivalent in genetics, biostatistics, biochemistry, and data structures/algorithms.
The bioinformatics profession is at the forefront of technology, computing, and the life sciences. This will prepare you for a promising career addressing business and industry's most current and pressing needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics

Exploring Proteins

Proteomics

Computational Biology

Quantitative Bioinformatics

Advanced Bioinformatics

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-25 00:00:00

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Spring enrollment is for MS non-thesis track only
Summer enrollment has rolling admission and is for MS Thesis track

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Candidates for admission must have completed (or are expected to complete prior to the fall term of admission) a bachelors degree with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

A Completed Application Form

Official Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

Language Test Requirement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36450 USD / year

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36450 USD / year

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36450 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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