MS Program

RIT has developed a professional masters degree program with the generous support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The committee charged with developing the MS program in Bioinformatics at RIT has developed a dual track curriculum with input from leaders in the Bioinformatics and Biotechnologies industries. Our foremost goal was the development of an excellent, rigorous program that prepares graduates to excell once they leave RIT.

Individuals with baccalaureate degrees in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics or related disciplines are invited to apply. Admission decisions will be based on a composite of prerequisites including an undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or better, with an average of 3.4 in the field of study, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores and 3 letters of recommendation.

Prerequisite courses include the following. They may be taken at RIT as part of a bridge program or may be completed at any accredited college or university within the US.

Please note that fulfilling the prerequisite course requirements for admission to our program does not, in itself, guarantee admission. You can find additional information about admission requirements and the application process at the RIT Graduate Studies Website.