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Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Saint Louis University
An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field. GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement. Letters of recommendation optional. Recommended that students have most of the following: 1 year of Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Genetics; Introduction to Programming; Data Structures; Discrete Math; Statistics.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 75, IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 7th January 2027 - Degree end date: 14th May 2027

  • Semester 1 spring: 7th January 2027 - 14th May 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 22,230.00

Approximate cost

$ 22,230.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
30 Credit hour program, 6 Credit hours apply from Pathway, 24 Credit hours remaining towards degree
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

5XXX
Bioinformatics Elective
3 Credit Units
BCB 5200
Introduction to Bioinformatics I
3 Credit Units
EAP 4200
Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers
3 Credit Units
EAP 4250
Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II
2 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 Credit Units
Notes
  • * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

  • Elective courses will be determined in consultation with department. May be in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

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