Overview

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.

Overview

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.

The Ph.D. in Bioinformatics Data Science at the University of Delaware 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).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics
Computational System Biology
Artificial Intelligence
Data Mining
Machine Learning
Population Health Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-42

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 29 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the program must hold a bachelor’s degree in biological, computational, or other disciplines from an accredited four-year college or university.
Applicants are expected to have competence in mathematics, computer science and/or biology.

Required documents:

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Letters of recommendation
Graduate application essay
Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7365 USD / year

≈ 7365 USD / year
Out-of-State

7365 USD / year

≈ 7365 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7365 USD / year

≈ 7365 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

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