$19,261 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Bioinformatics
- BS in Bioinformatics at the University of Arizona is offered as a 4-year program.
- It is an on-campus program available on a full-time basis and offered at the University of Arizona's main campus in Tucson.
- It is a 129-unit master's degree program offering a variety of electives.
- B.S. in Bioinformatics is among the first such undergraduate degree programs offered in the U.S.
- This emerging area of interdisciplinary study aims to apply computational techniques to manage, analyze, and understand biological information.
- It is a combination of highly sophisticated computational algorithms and tools, coupled with the deep biological knowledge necessary to apply those tools effectively.
- The purpose of this degree program is to provide students with the knowledge and expertise, spanning both computational and biological domains, necessary to function effectively in this rapidly growing field.
- Students will gain scientific knowledge and computational skills to leverage the large variety of biological data being generated and meet the growing demand for individuals who understand core biological concepts and the computational approaches needed for 21st century biology.
- The B.S. in Bioinformatics includes an integrated curriculum designed to teach fundamental skills in both biology and computer science.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $18361 | $18361 | $18361 | $18361 |
| Books and supply | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Total Fees | $19261 | $19261 | $19261 | $19261 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- The student must have passed high school with 50%.
- Have a 3.00 recalculated grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"= 4.00) from a secondary school.
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Math and science coursework.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- The student must have passed high school with 50%.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.