Bioinformatics (Biology): Masters | Atlanta

    Areas of Research

    • Algorithm and Software Development
    • Cancer Genomics
    • Drug Discovery and Development
    • Epigenomics
    • Human Clinical and Personalized Genomics
    • High Performance Computing Big Data
    • Metagenomics
    • Microbial Genomics
    • Molecular Evolution
    • Structural Biology
    • Synthetic Biology
    • Systems Biology

    Prerequisites

    Application Requirements

    • Three Letters of Recommendation
    • Resume
    • Statement of Purpose

    Standardized Tests

    Test TypeScore RequirementsSubmitting Scores
    TOEFL iBT
    • 100 or higher Total score
    • 19 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking subsections
    • MyBest score is not used
    • Institute Code: 5248
    • Department Code: Any
    IELTS Academic
    • 7 or higher Overall band score
    • 6.5 or higher Listening, Reading, and Speaking
    • 5.5 or higher Writing
    • IELTS electronic score delivery service: Georgia Institute of Technology, "Graduate"
    GRE General Test
    • Institute Code: R5248
    • Department Code: Any
    GMATNot Required
    To be considered official, test scores must be sent electronically directly from the testing agency.

    Interdisciplinary Programs

    The PhD in Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary program which spans six academic units:

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    Application Deadlines

    Start termDeadline date
    Fall 2026March 3, 2026

    Program Contact

    Lisa Redding
    Georgia Institute of Technology School of Biological Sciences
    Engineered Biosystems Bldg., Rm 2009
    950 Atlantic Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30332-2230

    Phone
    404.385.1720
    Email: lisa.redding@biosci.gatech.edu
    Bioinformatics Program Website

    Program Costs


    FAQ - Program Costs

    Funding Information

    MS Bioinformatics is a Differential Tuition program, which incurs a higher tuition rate than standard MS/PhD study. You can find the fall 2025 MSBINF tuition and fees on this chart.

    The MS program is self-funded, international students will need to show approximately $57,000 USD to obtain an I-20 for the student visa. After one semester of self-funded study (including research for credit), MSBINF students can apply competitively for Graduate Research Assistantships. Historically more than half of GRA applicants receive funding each semester.