Bioinformatics : IU Indianapolis Bulletin

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Bioinformatics
The M.S. in Bioinformatics is a 36-credit-hour program that integrates knowledge from informatics, computation, information systems, mathematics, biology and other related areas. Successful applicants are expected to have an introductory background in both informatics (or computer science) and biology.

The program may be completed in two years by a full-time student. Part-time study options are available for domestic students. However, international students and any students funded directly by the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering (in the form of an assistantship or fellowship) must complete the program in two years.

Degree Requirements

Required core courses (15 cr.)

INFO-B 519 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 cr.)
INFO-B 528 Computational Methods for Analyzing High-Throughput Biological Data (3 cr.)
INFO-B 556 Biological Database Management (3 cr.)
INFO-B 573 Programming for Science Informatics (3 cr.)
INFO-B 627 Seminar in Bioinformatics (3 cr.)

Advanced core courses (15 cr.)

At most, one of the following courses can be counted as an advanced core course.

INFO-B 535 Clinical Information Systems
INFO-B 642 Clinical Decision Support Systems
Other Health Informatics courses (advisor approval required)

Thesis, project, or electives (6 cr.)

Thesis track

INFO-B 692 Bioinformatics Thesis (6 cr.)

Project track

INFO-B 692 Bioinformatics Project (3 cr.)
Elective (3 cr.)
Students can take other graduate courses either within or outside Luddy.

Non-thesis or project track

Elective (6 cr.)
Students can take other graduate courses either within or outside Luddy
Last updated: 3/2024