Bioinformatics Data Science

Bioinformatics data science is an emerging and rapidly expanding field where biological, computational and quantitative disciplines converge. The field encompasses the development and application of computational tools and techniques for the collection, analysis, management and visualization of biological data, as well as modeling and simulation methods for the study of biological systems. Fundamental to modern-day biological studies and key to the basic understanding of complex biological systems, bioinformatics data science is making an impact upon the science and technology of fields ranging from agricultural and environmental sciences to pharmaceutical and medical sciences. The research requires close collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams of researchers in quantitative and life sciences and their interfaces.

The Ph.D. in bioinformatics data science is offered as a University-wide interdisciplinary graduate program with scientific curriculum that builds upon the research and educational strength from departments across the colleges of Engineering (COE), Arts and Sciences (CAS), Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and Earth, Ocean and Environment (CEOE). The Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) administers the Ph.D. program in bioinformatics data science and coordinates with the individual departments involved in the program.

The Ph.D. in bioinformatics data science trains the next generation of researchers and professionals to play a key role in multi- and interdisciplinary teams, bridging life sciences and computational sciences. Students will receive training in experimental, computational and mathematical disciplines through their coursework and research. Students who complete this degree will be able to generate and analyze experimental data for biomedical research as well as develop physical or computational models of the molecular components that drive the behavior of the biological system.

1. Choose your graduate program
2. Start your online application
3. Gather the following documents:
   • Transcripts
   • Test scores
   • Letters of recommendation
   • Write your graduate Application essay
   • Check if supplemental documents are needed
   • Check if writing samples are needed
   • Resume
   • TOEFL or IELTS Score
4. Upload documents to your application
5. Complete the OISS Pre-Arrival Task List
   • Request an I-20 or DS-2019
   • Finalize conditions for graduate admission
   • Set up your UD accounts
   • Prepare your finances
   • Complete your family medical history form
   • Confirm your medical insurance
   • Get immunized
   • Obtain a visa
   • Communicate with your academic advisor or department
   • Pack your bags
   • Make your travel plans to the U.S.
   • Learn about Delaware and the U.S.
6. If you decide NOT to attend

The University of Delaware’s graduate application system is designed to put the applicant in control of not only the application but all documents associated with that application. You should have no need to send a single item by mail during the applicant stage. Self-managing your own application in this way is possible because we have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded.