Bioinformatics
Students are expected to have an introductory background in computing or biology. Our faculty will help you select courses that build on your experience and elevate your skills—integrating informatics, computer science, information systems, math, biology, and related areas.
Promising applicants lacking competencies necessary for admission may be allowed to take courses that will satisfy those requirements, as determined by Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering faculty. Those courses, however, would not count towards degree or certificate completion.
Prerequisites- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (with demonstrated technical skills)
- Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (4.0 point scale)
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores from within the past five years if you are seeking direct financial assistance (such as an assistantship or fellowship) from the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. A GRE score is not required to submit your FAFSA or to seek other federal or private financial assistance opportunities.
Students holding a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited four-year collegiate institution must have completed all or part of the prerequisite courses listed below:
- K322 Genetics and Molecular Biology and K324 Cell Biology or BIOL 507 Molecular Biology
Students holding a bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field from an accredited four-year collegiate institution must have completed all or part of the prerequisite courses listed below:
- Programming in C, C++, or Java (3 credits)
- Programming/Database (3 credits) (e.g. N510 Web-Database Concepts)
- Statistics (3 credits) (e.g. SPEA K300 or PSY B305)
The Graduate Admissions Committee will not review applications until the application fee and all required materials are completed and received by the deadlines indicated.
Submit a resume, transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation to:
Graduate Admissions CommitteeLuddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
535 W. Michigan Street, IT 421
Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Complete and submit the IU Indianapolis Graduate Online Application form. Paper applications are not accepted.
- Submit a resume listing your education, work, research, honors/awards and computer programming experience. This may be attached to your online application or sent separately.
- Submit a personal statement (visit the IU Writing Center for instructions on how to write such a statement). This may be attached to your online application or sent separately. Your personal statement should indicate the following:
- Why you’re applying to the program
- Your post-graduation career plans
- Submit all official transcripts from previous colleges and universities. NOTE: we do not require transcripts from Indiana University campuses.
- Submit three references from academic instructors and/or employers. To submit references, you will input contact information for each person on your electronic application. The reference will receive a form via email to fill out and submit electronically.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional for masters' students.
- Submit English language proficiency exam score (International and non-native English speaking students only – see instructions below).
Submit proof of English proficiency if your native language is not English. This requirement may be waived if you are a citizen of the United States or a country where English is the official language for higher education, are completing your bachelor’s or master’s degree in the United States or a country that is predominately English speaking.
On-Campus Programs (except Computer Science)
90 TOEFL, 7.0 IELTS, or 130 Duolingo
On-Campus Computer Science Program
80 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, or 115 Duolingo
100% Online Programs:
100 TOEFL or 7.5 IELTS
Upload a copy of your test score results in the Documents Section (under Test Score Report upload option) on the online application. TOEFL test results may also be sent through ETS to IU Indianapolis school code 1325.
Last updated: 3/2024
