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Bachelor of Arts in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (STEM) Shorelight Group - University at Buffalo, State University of New York Shorelight Group - University at Buffalo, State University of New York, USA

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USD 27670

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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68%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Use electronic health records to prevent future pandemics. Help analyze genetic data to develop new cancer drugs. Create advanced computer models that lead to more resilient ecosystems. If these things sound interesting to you—and if you like using science, math, data and statistics—then this program could be exactly what you're looking for. This program is for students who want a highly interdisciplinary major, with the freedom to focus on biology, computer science or informatics (using data to improve health).

  

What will I learn?

In this major,  you'll take core classes in calculus, statistics, molecular biology, organic chemistry and databases, as well as bioinformatics.

From there, your courses will be  based on your specific concentration; all students must choose one of these areas to focus in:

  • Biological sciences. Learn how to study genes and proteins using math and computing.
  • Biomedical informatics. Gain technical skills needed to analyze health care data and improve outcomes.
  • Computer science and engineering. Apply computing to answer questions related to cellular and sub-cellular structures.

    

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    500 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    68% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27670

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
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    10800 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Merit Based Scholarship

    First-Year Scholarships

    Criteria President’s Scholars Award* Provost’s Scholars Award Dean’s Scholars Award Orange & Black Award
    Based on high school grades and activities: Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Annual amount: $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000
    4-year amount: $16,000 $12,000 $8,000 $4,000
    Renewable: Up to 4 years Up to 4 years Up to 4 years Up to 4 years
    GPA to maintain award: 3.2 3 2.75 2.5
    Fall start: Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Full-time enrollment: Yes Yes Yes Yes

     President’s Scholars Awardees who participate in the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program will be eligible for an additional $1,000 honors award for up to 4 years - $5,000 per year or $20,000 total.

    Transfer Scholarships

    Scholarship Annual Award Total Award Maximum Semesters Merit-Based Must Live On-Campus GPA to Renew
    Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Fall Start) $1,000 $1,000 2 Yes No 3.25
    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $1,500 $6,000 8 Yes No 3.5

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