Overview

CPCB trainees are taught and mentored by leading experts at two of the foremost computer science and biomedical research institutions in the world.

Features

The Computational Biology program at Carnegie Mellon University provides students with interdisciplinary training in various fields of computational biology: Cellular and Systems Modeling, Computational Structural Biology, Bioimage Informatics, and Computational Genomics.

CPCB students also benefit from numerous professional development opportunities available at both host institutions.

Together, the CPCB program positions our students to be leaders in this exciting field of biology and has prepared our graduates to go on to successful careers in both academia, industry, and beyond!

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Machine Learning

Essential Statistics and Mathematics for Scientists

Computational Structural Biology

Computational Genomics

Lab Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Biology Computer Sciences View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The Online Application

Statement of Purpose – You may want to include the names of faculty that you might be interested in working with. You are also invited to include an optional paragraph — in addition to your research interests, experience and objectives — that describes your contributions to outreach efforts and/or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Three letters of Recommendation (but no more than five accepted)

Unofficial Transcripts. If your university or college issues the academic documents in a language other than English, you must submit the certified copy of the original documents in the ORIGINAL LANGUAGE PLUS A CERTIFIED ENGLISH TRANSLATION. Do not submit a translation only. All translations must be complete and literal translations of the original records.(submitted online)

Unofficial TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo Scores (submitted online)

Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year
Out-of-State

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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