Master of Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics at San Diego State University

San Diego State University

United States of America, San Diego

University Rank:#1001

The Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics at San Diego State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in San Diego, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 24, 2027.

About Master of Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics

Overview Bioinformatics (we also include Systems Biology here) and Medical Informatics (also called Biomedical, Health, or Clinical Informatics) are related multidisciplinary fields that rely on data mining and pattern recognition techniques to discover biological or clinical patterns in large amounts of data, e.g. data mining. The majority of research and development (R&D) in the two fields can be categorized into one of three branches. The first branch is the algorithm development branch in which R&D specialists use mathematical and engineering techniques (sometimes also approaches from physical sciences) to develop new, more efficient, and/or more accurate methods to mine biological or clinical data. The second branch falls within the software engineering paradigm and primarily focuses on R&D in human-computer interface. Specifically, the branch deals with data visualization and the design of graphical user interface (GUI) that allows the user to easily visualize and interpret the results of the algorithms developed by the first branch. The third branch includes those who work on finding answers to specific biological or medical questions. I want to find another Master Course This includes those working to uncover the underlying mechanisms involved in specific biological systems or specific diseases. This branch also includes much of the work being conducted in the area of Systems Biology. This program offers training for all three branches of the two fields. Students can specialize in their area of interest in the second year of the program, while the first year is individually tailored to primarily fill in the holes in the student’s background required for her/his desired specialization. During the first year, students usually take basic courses within two of the following four disciplines (depending on their background): Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics/Statistics. All students are required to hold a thesis proposal presentation, but the oral thesis defense is only required for students in the classical MS track. Regional and industrial fitBecause San Diego is a major hub for the biotech industry (the largest in the country), the proposed program is especially well-suited to the region. The purpose of the Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics program at San Diego State University is to first serve the growing need of the local industry for graduates who are familiar with leading edge biological and clinical problems and have the skills to apply computing and mathematical techniques to solve them. Because of the high shortage in graduates in the field on a national scale, it is anticipated that some graduates of this program will find employment in other parts of the state or the country. Furthermore, it is also anticipated that a portion of the graduates will choose to continue their education or work in the academia. The program sets the goal of providing graduates for the above four needs.

The Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics program at San Diego State University is multidisciplinary in nature and combines expertise from the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics in order to address the growing need for graduates with some level of knowledge of the four domains.

Disciplines

BiotechnologyInformatics & Information SciencesBioinformatics

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics at San Diego State University

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1All applicants must fill out an online application on Cal State Apply and pay the required.A SDSU RED ID Number will then be assigned which allows tracking of application status.Statement of purpose.Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.Complete the program application at Interfolio.CVTwo letters of recommendation

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics at San Diego State University

Master of Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics at San Diego State University

San Diego State University

United States of America, San Diego