Biology, Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program

The KC Graduate Internship Program is a master's program that begins summer term with intensive course and lab work in one of five focus areas, one of which offers a biology major:

"¢ Bioinformatics and Genomics

Bioinformatics is data science applied to biology. This interdisciplinary field intersects biology, computer science, and math. A bioinformatician's work happens primarily at the computer, and includes acquiring, cleaning, managing, aggregating, storing, mining, analyzing, visualizing, and communicating insights about large amounts of data. A bioinformatician might work within the fields of precision medicine, immunology, cancer biology, microbial ecology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, or bioengineering, to name a few. Their skills are transferrable to a large number of data science fields.

In our program, students spend the first 9 months engaging in course work designed to help them become more effective problem-solvers in industrial, research, and national lab environments. Emphasis is also placed on developing soft skills, such as communication (oral and written), teamwork, and leadership skills critical for a successful career. Professional skills development is a centerpiece of the program, including resume writing, interviewing, and networking.

In the last 9 months of the program, students in good academic standing will have the opportunity to interface with our program partners with the goal of securing a 9-month paid internship to fulfill their degree requirements. Though internships are not guaranteed, historically close to 98% of our students have successfully completed internships and close to 90% are employed in the field within three months of finishing their internships.

Students in this track will earn a Master of Science in Biology with a focus in Bioinformatics and Genomics. On average, it will take 18 months to complete the program. The program starts in June and most students finish in December the following year.

To be admitted to the University of Oregon for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree or certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution.

Confirm that you are an international student applicant.

You are an international applicant if you:

If you do not meet those requirements, you may be a domestic applicant.

1. • Are a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States and you intend to return
   • Are in the United States on an educational, worker, or visitor visa, or are residing in your home country
   • Have filed an application for United States citizenship or permanent residency, but have not yet been granted approval

2. Complete and submit the University of Oregon online application.

   This is the universal portion of the application for graduate studies—it is required of every applicant, regardless of their field or program of study. However, your access to the University of Oregon online application will be provided through the website of the program to which you are applying. If you need help locating or accessing the UO online application, please contact the department(s) that you are interested in applying to.

   Applicants may apply to multiple programs per term. If you choose to apply to multiple programs, you must create a new UO application account and submit a new application for each program.

3. Complete and submit all additional materials required by the department or program.

   Each department or program at the University of Oregon establishes its own set of additional requirements and procedures for admission to graduate studies. For most programs, the departmental portion of the application is included as part of the University of Oregon application. Check with the program for their list of required application materials, submission procedures, and deadlines.

4. Submit unofficial transcript(s) as part of your online application.

5. Submit documentation of English language proficiency.

   Students for whom English is not a native/primary language have three options for demonstrating English language proficiency.

6. If offered admission, submit official transcripts from all institutions where you earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.