University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences 30 courses 36 total credits
for the Master of Science in Bioinformatics, Crop Sciences Concentration The genomic and proteomic projects are generating large amounts of complex biological data that require effective storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation. The bioinformatics degree program provides students with the skills necessary to augment the understanding and use of agricultural, biological and medical information and resources through the application of molecular, chemical, physical, computational, statistical, mathematical and informatic techniques. Students interested in this program may come with undergraduate training in one of the following areas: Graduates from the bioinformatics program will be able to integrate basic and applied concepts in the three areas and apply them to biotechnology and medical research. For additional information, please see our website .
| Total Hours | 36 credits |
Thesis Option
Biology (choose one) (4 hours) Fundamental Bioinformatics (choose one) (4 hours) ANSC 545. Computer Science and Informatics (choose one) (4 hours) CPSC 565. Seminar (1 per semester) Electives (16 hours) or PLPA 599.
Non-Thesis Option
Biology (choose one) (4 hours) Fundamental Bioinformatics (choose one) (4 hours) ANSC 545. Computer Science and Informatics (choose one) (4 hours) CPSC 565. Seminar (1 per semester) Electives (24 hours)
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