Admissions
Admissions
Thank you for your interest in our program!
Prospective Ph.D. students interested in quantitative and analytical sciences, as well as prospective Master’s students, should apply directly to the Bioinformatics Program through theRackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan.
If you have any questions contact the Bioinformatics Graduate Program at gradbioinfo@umich.edu
Prospective Ph.D. students who are interested in joint experimental and computational emphasis and have prior experience in the biological sciences should enter through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). PIBS offers first year graduate students flexibility in exploring opportunities from thirteen graduate programs including our own.
If you have any questions contact the PIBS office at pibs@umich.edu
Application Deadlines
All applications for Fall 2009 enrollment are due: December 15, 2009.
The deadline is for all international and domestic applicants.
Want to know more about applying to the University of Michigan?
Rackham Graduate School has apage for prospective students and it provides answers to lots of frequently asked questions to assist you in the application process.
Applications
Rackham Application: Online Application
All applications materials should be submitted electronically when possible.
PIBS Application: Program in Biomedical Sciences Application
Codes for Sending GRE and TOEFL Scores
- University of Michigan Horace Rackham Graduate School (R1839 for GRE and 1839 for TOEFL)
- There is no Department Code! (Use "5199" for GRE and "99" for TOEFL)
Rackham Application Program Code
- Bioinformatics PhD Program = 01637
- Bioinformatics MS Program = 01638
Information for International Students: International Center
Requirements
All applicants must meet Rackham’s Minimum Requirements for Admission.
The Bioinformatics Graduate Program also requires the following:
- GPA, minimum 3.2/4.0 (exceptions to be made as deemed appropriate)
- Letters of recommendation (3 or more)
NOTE: Submitting only the Rackham Recommendation for Admission form is insufficient; forms must be accompanied by a letter from the recommender. - Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. - Personal Statement
The Personal Statement should be a concise, well-written statement about how your personal background and life experiences, including social, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This is not an Academic Statement of Purpose, but a discussion of the personal journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. - Resume/CV
- Transcripts
Please submit transcripts electronically with your online application.
- GRE score from the general exam
- GRE score from subject exam in one of the following areas
(highly recommended, but NOT mandatory)
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Funding Sources
Ph.D. Students
The Bioinformatics Graduate Program will provide tuition, healthcare coverage and a stipend on a 12 month basis. This level of support will be maintained throughout a student’s tenure in the Program, provided he or she remains in good academic standing, making reasonable progress toward the degree as determined by the Graduate Affairs Committee. It is expected that the student will be supported directly by the mentor’s laboratory, beginning some time in the second year. The expected time to degree is typically 5 years.
Master's Students
The Bioinformatics Graduate Program does not offer funding for master's students. Occasionally master’s students are able to find part-time employment inside or outside the University, which will help defray their expenses. The BGP does not guarantee such employment, but it does pass on information on such as opportunities as they become available.
