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Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Rowan University

USA,New Jersey

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 23,400/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

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USA, New Jersey

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1923

Total Students: 19,678 +

Int. Students: 250 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

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

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Scholarships
Student Visa
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Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Program Overview

Receive the BS and MS in only five years, increasing your chances of getting a great job in Bioinformatics or getting into a professional or graduate program. Take 12 credits of graduate courses at the undergraduate rate during your senior year. Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary field of study that uses computational and statistical tools to answer large biological questions. The advent of next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing and other high-throughput biological techniques has resulted in extremely large datasets. In this degree program, students will learn underlying biological concepts as well the programming skills necessary to store, process and interpret such datasets that are essential in the modern research and biotechnology workforce.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Integrated Course

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

60 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Rowan University

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Auto Merit Scholarship: GPA range 2.6 - 4.0 Freshmen students must maintain full__time status and a minimum 2.5 GPA to renew scholarship for up to 4 years (8 semesters).
$4,000 - $11,000/year

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.