Educational Resources
Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
- Admissions Requirements and Procedures -
To be eligible, students must be have good standing in an appropriate biological or medical science graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The program has the following course prerequisites: Math 222 (Calculus) or approved equivalent and Computer Sciences 367 (Programming and Data Structures) or approved equivalent.
All program and graduate school submission requirements must be received before application can be considered.
Deadline for Receipt of Application Materials
October 15 (for Spring Semester)
March 1 (for Fall Semester)
United States and Permanent Resident Applicant
Submit to Bioinformatics Admissions Committee
Submit to Graduate School
CV/Resume
Statement of purpose (one-page essay)
1 letter of recommendation
Photocopy of Graduate School application
Official transcripts or academic records
List of awards, honors, and/or publications
GRE scores (will also accept MCAT)*
No additional application required for Graduate Certificate.
SEND TO:
Bioinformatics Certificate Admissions Committee
Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics
University of Wisconsin Medical School
1300 University Avenue, Room 7620
Madison, WI 53706
UW Ingraham Hall
* May be waived if applicant holds qualifying Ph.D. or M.D.. In such cases, applicants should submit a written explanation of their background in computer science or related disciplines.
United States, Permanent Resident Applicant, International Students
Submit to Bioinformatics Admissions Committee
Submit to Graduate School
CV/Resume
Statement of purpose (one-page essay)
1 letter of recommendation
Photocopy of Graduate School application
Official transcripts or academic records from each institution attended in the original language with official English translations. Official certification of degrees and dates awarded including seals and signatures in ink from the institution’s authorized official in original language and English.
List of awards, honors, and/or publications
GRE scores (will also accept MCAT)*
No additional application required for Graduate Certificate.
SEND TO:
Bioinformatics Certificate Admissions Committee
Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics
University of Wisconsin Medical School
1300 University Avenue, Room 7620
Madison, WI 53706
UW Commencement and Logo
* May be waived if applicant holds qualifying Ph.D. or M.D.. In such cases, applicants should submit a written explanation of their background in computer science or related disciplines.
Accepted students will be selected within 60 days of the application deadline.
NOTE: financial assistance is not available through this program
