Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, B.A. to M.S. Accelerated Program
Program Overview
Saint Louis University's accelerated Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program allows students to earn a bachelor's degree in a related field followed by a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in a shortened timeframe. It features early graduate coursework, no GRE requirement, and double-counting of up to 15 credits, enabling students to earn the required 30 master's level credits in just 12-14 months post-bachelor's degree.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, B.A. to M.S. Accelerated Program at Saint Louis University allows students to complete an undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, computer science, or mathematics, followed by a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in a compressed timeframe.
Program Highlights:
- No GRE Requirement: Students apply to the accelerated program in the spring of their junior year, eliminating the need for the GRE exam.
- Double-Counting Credits: Up to 15 credits of coursework can be counted towards both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
- Early Graduate Coursework: Students can begin taking some graduate coursework during their final undergraduate year.
Other:
- Continuation Standards: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 and a GPA of at least 3.00 in their computer science coursework. Students who fall below this GPA during the accelerated program will be placed on a one-semester probationary period before being dismissed.
- Grade Requirements: Only grades of "B" or better in graduate courses taken while an undergraduate can be applied to the master's degree.
- Biochemistry, B.A.
- Biochemistry, B.S.
- Biology, B.A.
- Biology, B.S.
- Computer Science, B.A.
- Computer Science, B.S.
- Mathematics, B.A.
- Mathematics, B.S.
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, M.S.
- Program Duration: Students can earn the required 30 graduate credits in 12 to 14 months after receiving their bachelor's degree by double-counting credits.
