Doctorate
GBS-Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics Theme
The Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics (GGB) theme of the Graduate Biomedical Science (GBS) Doctoral Program is one of eight interdisciplinary Ph.D. themes. Though students select a theme upon application, flexibility in research and academics is still available in the program with access to faculty and courses across GBS.
The program prepares students for independent research careers in experimental and computational disciplines. Students are encouraged to collaborate with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty during their training and to participate in the biological scientist community at UAB and Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology. Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (DBIDS) faculty provide mentoring and research opportunities for students interested in bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics Track
The Bioinformatics Track is a collaborative effort between the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science and Ph.D. students within the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Students will have their dissertation research and most of their elective coursework focused on bioinformatics. Elective bioinformatics courses include Algorithms in Bioinformatics, Biological Data Management, and Next-Generation Sequencing Data Analysis.
Admissions and Application
Applications for Fall 2024 will open around August 2024. Applications are not accepted for spring or summer terms.
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Training Plan
GGB training incorporates hands-on experience in state-of-the-art molecular techniques to study gene structure, expression, and function in diverse experimental systems.
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Master's
Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science
Bioinformatics is offered as one of the five concentration options within the Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science (MSMBS) Program. This program is targeted at students or employees who wish to improve their career success in biomedical sciences. Thesis and non-thesis options are available and students may start during any semester.
Application and Admissions
Application Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 15
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Curriculum
Thesis (Plan I)
Students completing this plan must take 45 credit hours and complete a research project. To earn the Bioinformatics concentration, 9 out of 15 elective credit hours must be bioinformatics electives (INFO 601, 602, 603, 604 and 662).
Non-thesis (Plan II)
Students completing this plan must take 30 credit hours. To earn the Bioinformatics concentration, 9 out of 12 elective credit hours must be bioinformatics electives (INFO 601, 602, 603, 604 and 662).
Other Graduate Programs with Informatics Institute Involvement
School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Informatics
School of Health Professions
Master of Science in Health Informatics
College of Arts and Science, Department of Computer Science
Master of Science in Data Science-Bioinformatics Track
Students may also obtain this degree through the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program (ABM).