Computer Science Chairperson: Dennis Brylow, Ph.D.
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Chairperson: Anne Clough, Ph.D.
Program Director: Mehdi Maadooliat, Ph.D.
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Degree Offered

Master of Science, students are admitted under Plan B (non-thesis option) but Plan A (thesis option) is also offered

Program Description

This interdisciplinary program is jointly offered by Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin. The program prepares students for a multidisciplinary career in the biomedical sciences using mathematics, statistics and computer science. It is designed to provide students quantitative tools for analyzing data and problems associated with molecular, cellular, physiological and particularly, genetic systems. Students may select courses from a list of approved courses offered by the following departments at Marquette: Computer Science; Mathematical and Statistical Sciences; Biology; Biomedical Engineering; and Electrical and Computer Engineering. In addition, courses are offered by the Department of Physiology and the Division of Biostatistics at Medical College of Wisconsin. The program meets the needs of recent undergraduates seeking an advanced degree as well as employed professionals interested in opportunities for career advancement.

Students may pursue the degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Many courses are offered evenings.

General Information

Students interested in applying to the program should consult the program website for a list of currently approved courses and scheduled course offerings for the next term.

Special registration for this program is required, as courses are taken at both institutions. Students must register for BIIN 6947 Medical College of Wisconsin/BIIN-Joint Degree through Marquette University and for the matching MCW course through Medical College of Wisconsin.

Bioinformatics Master of Science

Students are admitted to the program under Plan B (non-thesis option), although with the co-directors' approval, students may elect to transfer to Plan A (thesis option). In both options below, courses taken for credit in this program must be from the list of courses approved by the Steering Committee. Exceptions must be approved by the Steering Committee.

PLAN B OPTION (33 CREDITS)

Students must complete 33 credit hours of course work, of which at least 18 hours must be earned in 6000-level courses and above. Plan B Option students must take at least 18 credits at Marquette University.

PLAN A OPTION (30 CREDITS)

Students must complete 24 credit hours of course work, of which at least 18 credit hours must be earned in 6000-level courses and above. Plan A Option students must take at least 15 credits at Marquette University. Students must also complete a master's thesis for 6 credit hours and pass an oral examination concentrated on the thesis.

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