Bioinformatics - Master [2 Years]
$56,627 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Bioinformatics

The degree offered by George Mason University combines a solid foundation in bioinformatics research, tools, and techniques, with the management skills needed to address the associated legal, ethical, managerial, and business issues. The degree is intended for:

  • Students seeking advancement in their current bioinformatics careers require an advanced degree in bioinformatics combined with management expertise.
  • Students with a general background in biological science or computational methods who are planning to enter the field of bioinformatics as managers and would like to strengthen their bioinformatics and managerial expertise.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $52119 $52119
Other Fees $4508 $4508
Total Fees $56627 $56627

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 59 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 309 340 2

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution.
  • Students required a 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work.
  • Students are expected to have completed a degree in engineering, business, computer science, or information technology, with foundational competence in calculus, statistics, and computer programming.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.