Ph.D. in Bioinformatics

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Bioinformatics focuses on translational research that uses computational means to transform biological data into discoveries that help us better understand – and improve – life. It’s a discipline with such tremendous impact that further research exploration in the area is fully supported by the Indiana University Life Science Initiative, Indiana’s own Bioscience Initiative and INGEN (Indiana Genomics Initiative).
From the moment you enter our program, you will become fully immersed in ground-breaking research under the guidance of our world-renowned faculty. As part of course projects, independent research investigations and lab rotations, you’ll learn to use informatics, computer science, statistics, life sciences, molecular biology, genetics and a host of other disciplines to create and implement computational tools and applications that truly make a difference.

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The Ph.D. in Informatics with Bioinformatics specialization is a 90-credit-hour program that integrates knowledge from informatics, computation, information systems, mathematics, biology and other related areas.

Admissions

  • The Graduate Admissions Committee will not review applications until the application fee and all required materials are completed and received by the deadlines indicated.

Application Deadlines

  • January 15

How to Apply

Submit transcripts to:
Graduate Admissions Committee
School of Informatics and Computing 535 W. Michigan Street, IT 475
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  1. Complete and submit the IUPUI Graduate Online Application form. Paper applications are not accepted. Choose “Ph.D. Informatics” and “Informatics” in the “Academic Interest” section. Be sure to indicate on your personal statement your intended area of specialization (Bioinformatics, Health Informatics).
  2. Submit a resume listing your education, work, research, honors/awards and computer programming experience. This may be attached to your online application or sent separately.
  3. Submit a personal statement (visit the IU Writing Center for instructions on how to write such a statement). This may be attached to your online application or sent separately. Your personal statement should indicate the following:
    • Why you’re applying to the program
    • Your post-graduation career plans
    • Your intended area of specialization
  4. Submit all official transcripts from previous colleges and universities. NOTE: we do not require transcripts from Indiana University campuses.
  5. Submit three references from academic instructors and/or employers. To submit references, you will input contact information for each person on your electronic application. The reference will receive a form via email to fill out and submit electronically.
  6. Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and ensure that IUPUI receives your score report from the GRE exam board. The Informatics and Computing school code for the GRE is 1325 – enter this code on the exam’s answer sheets.
  7. Submit English language proficiency exam score (International and non-native English speaking students only – see instructions below).
  8. Pay your $60 application fee.

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Special Instructions for International Students

Special Instructions for International Students and Non-native English Speakers

  • If your native language is not English, submit with your application one of the following official test scores from within the past two years:
  1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum required scores: 250 for the computer-based test, 600 for the paper test and 79 for the Internet-based test.
  2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum required score of 6.5 or higher
Use IUPUI School Code 1325 to ensure correct routing of your score to IUPUI. The TOEFL may be waived if a B.S. or M.S. degree has been earned in the United States If you are in the Indianapolis area, placement into G013 or higher on the IUPUI ESL Placement Test may replace the TOEFL requirement for admission. Test registration is arranged by calling 317-274-4240. You must have submitted your application and received a University ID to be eligible to register for this test. If you need additional English language study, you may enroll at the ELS Language Centers intensive English program at IUPUI and successfully complete Level 112. We accept successful completion of ELS 112 in place of a TOEFL report.

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Bioinformatics focuses on translational research that uses computational means to transform biological data into discoveries that help us better understand – and improve – life. It’s a discipline with such tremendous impact that further research exploration in the area is fully supported by the Indiana University Life Science Initiative, Indiana’s own Bioscience Initiative and INGEN (Indiana Genomics Initiative).