Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics M.S. and Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics program offers interdisciplinary M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, preparing students for careers in biomedical research and academia. The program emphasizes quantitative approaches, providing students with technical skills in programming and access to advanced computational tools and laboratory facilities. Ph.D. graduates are equipped for independent research, while M.S. graduates are prepared for careers in the biotechnology industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Department of Biomolecular Engineering offers interdisciplinary M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics. The program is designed to prepare students for independent research programs in academic or industry settings (for Ph.D. graduates) and careers in contemporary biomedical research settings in the biotechnology industry (for M.S. graduates). The program accepts students with a variety of backgrounds, including molecular biology, genetics, computer science, engineering, and mathematics. It focuses on using quantitative approaches to address fundamental questions in biology and biomedical science.

Teaching:

The program features:

• Rigorous core coursework
• Laboratory rotations (Ph.D. only)
• Seminars and group meetings
• Close interaction with faculty members
• Access to state-of-the-art computational tools and laboratory facilities, including cluster computing and high-throughput sequencing facilities.

Careers:

• Ph.D. graduates are prepared to lead independent research programs in academic or industry settings.
• M.S.
graduates are prepared for careers in contemporary biomedical research settings in the biotechnology industry.

Other:

• The program emphasizes quantitative approaches to biology and biomedical science.
• Students develop technical skills in programming and other areas relevant for scientific discovery.
• The program duration is typically five to seven years for the Ph.D. and one to two years for the M.S.