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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 14,163
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Biochemistry | Biology | Molecular Biology
Area of study
Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 14,163
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-06-01-
2023-09-01-
2024-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.


Course features

  • Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
  • Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
  • Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
  • Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
  • Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
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    Program Outline

    Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 30
    Course Delivery Method On-Campus


    Where will it take me?

    This course leads to the following degrees:

  • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology-M.S.


  • What do I need to progress?

    Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA. Grade of B- or better in BCB 5200 and BCB 5250, No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio.

    Graduate Pathway programs allow you to begin earning credits toward a Master's degree even if you do not meet the direct entry requirements.

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    Admission Requirements

  • 1 Semester

  • 2-Semester

  • Graduate Pathway programs allow you to begin earning credits toward a Master's degree even if you do not meet the direct entry requirements.

    How do I qualify?

    English language requirements:

    TOEFL 75-79 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

    Age requirements: 16 years and above
    Academic requirements:

    Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement. Letters of recommendation optional. *Recommended that students have most of the following: 1 year of Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Genetics; Introduction to Programming; Data Structures; Discrete Math; Statistics.

    Don't meet the English language level? Apply Now for our Academic English

    We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$15,000 per qualified student.


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