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 School of Informatics and Computing (in the form of an assistantship or fellowship) must complete the program in two years.
You may choose one of three tracks:
- Project track
- Thesis track
- A non thesis/project track
Project Track
Required Core Courses (15 cr.)- INFO B519 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 cr.)
INFO B528 Computational Methods for Analyzing High-Throughput Biological Data (3 cr.) - INFO B556 Biological Database Management (3 cr.)
- INFO B573 Programming for Chem/Life Science (3 cr.)
- INFO B627 Seminar in Bioinformatics (3 cr.)
Advanced Core Courses (15 cr.) choose from the following:
- INFO B506 Biomedical Informatics
- INFO B518 Applied Statistical Methods for Biomedical Informatics
- INFO B529 Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
- INFO B536 Computational Methods for Biomedical Informatics
- INFO B585 Biomedical Analytics
- INFO I590 Next Generation Sequencing
- INFO B619 Structural Bioinformatics
- INFO B636 Genomic Data Analytics and Precision Medicine
- INFO B646 Computational System Biology
- INFO B656 Translational Bioinformatics Applications
At most, one of the following courses can be counted as an advanced core course.
- INFO B535 Clinical Information Systems
- INFO B642 Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Other Health Informatics courses (advisor approval required)
Thesis, project, or electives (6 cr.)
Thesis track
- INFO B692 Bioinformatics Thesis (6 cr.)
Project track
- INFO B692 Bioinformatics Project (3 cr.)
- Elective (3 cr.)
Students can take other graduate courses either within or outside the School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI.
Non-thesis or project track
- Elective (6 cr.)
Students can take other graduate courses either within or outside the School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI
