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Hood College

Program in Bioinformatics

Frederick, MD

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Overview

Program in Bioinformatics / Program in Bioinformatics is located in Frederick, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
(Certificate)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 10
Other Advanced Degrees 1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Capstone project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15
Applied
15
Accepted
10
Enrolled
100%

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
100
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 15th July 15th Yes
Spring deadline December 1st November 15th No
Summer deadline May 15th April 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Bachelor's degree in life science or computer science field, Bioinformatics certificate from Hood (or be progressing toward the certificate) with a 3.0 or higher, M.A. or M.S in a biology-related or computer science-related field with a 3.0 or better, minimum GPA of 2.75, written statement of intent (250 words).

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 575
TOEFL IBT score: 89
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$19,635
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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

29
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Black or African American 17.24%
White or Caucasian 48%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 6.9%
Unknown 3.45%

Gender

Male (55%)
Female (44%)

Faculty

5
Total faculty
Full-time - 2
Part-time - 3
Male (2)
Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Bioinformatics, gene environmental interactions in psychiatric disease
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD  21701-8575
United States
Contact Dr. April M. Boulton
Dean of the Graduate School
Email: gofurther@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3600

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