Starting Fall 2023 all incoming students will follow this curriculum map. This map combines the Bioinformatics Track and Biochemistry Track into one program to provide a curriculum that integrates the two fields better.
Both 1-year and 2-year programs are set at 30 credits graduation requirements.
2-Year Program
Thesis Option - There are several activities planned to help students find a mentor. It is strongly recommended that students diligently explore their research interests and connect with the research community to find a mentor by the middle of the second semester. Students should not register for thesis hours till they have a mentor.
Students pursuing the Thesis option will take 14 credits of core (required), 6 thesis credits, and 10 credits of elective courses.
Here is a suggested curriculum plan.
*CORE (required courses)
~ELECTIVES - Use electives that can count towards the 30-credit requirement.
Electives should be approved by the Program director. If you have trouble registering for a course please contact the course director. A list of suggested electives can be found under courses, GW Bulletin, and also under Schedule of Classes.
Year 1
Fall Semester (9 credits)
*BIOC 6221 - Proteins, Pathways, and Human Health (4 credits)
*BIOC 6223 - Bioinformatics (2 credits)
*BIOC 6228 - Research Essentials and Bioscience Careers (1 credit)
*BIOC 6243 - Applied Bioinformatics (2 credits)
Spring Semester (9 credits)
BIOC 6222 - Biochemical Genetics and Medicine (3 credits)
*BIOC 6227 - Biochemistry Seminar (1 credit)
BIOC 6237 - Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery (2 credits)
*BIOC 6240 - Next Generation Sequencing Technologies: Principles and Applications (2 credits)
BIOC 6298 - Advanced Reading (1 credit) OR BIOC 6295 - Research (1 credit) OR
BIOC 3262 - Laboratory Course (2 credits) OR BIOC 6260 - Laboratory Course (3 credits)
Year 2
Fall Semester (9 credits)
*BIOC 6230 - New Technologies in Scientific Research (2 credits)
BIOC 6998 - Thesis (3 credits)
~Electives - (4 credits)
Spring Semester (3 credits)
BIOC 6999 - Thesis (3 credits)
TOTAL CREDITS - 30
Non-Thesis Option
Students pursuing the non-thesis option will take 14 credits of core (required) and 16 credits of elective courses.
Substitute electives for BIOC 6998-6999 (6 credits), either
BIOC 6295 - Research (2 credits) and/or
BIOC 6298 - Advanced Reading (1 to 6 credits)
Accelerated 1-Year Program (Non-thesis)
Fall Semester (12 credits)
*BIOC 6221 - Proteins, Pathways, and Human Health (4 credits)
*BIOC 6221 - Proteins, Pathways, and Human Health (4 credits)
*BIOC 6223 - Bioinformatics (2 credits)
*BIOC 6228 - Research Essentials and Bioscience Careers (1 credit)
*BIOC 6243 - Applied Bioinformatics (2 credits)
*BIOC 6230 - New Technologies in Scientific Research (2 credits)
BIOC 6298 - Advanced Reading (1 credit) OR BIOC 6295 - Research (1 credit)
Spring Semester (12 credits)
BIOC 6222 - Biochemical Genetics and Medicine (3 credits)
BIOC 6237 - Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery (2 credits)
*BIOC 6240 - Next Generation Sequencing Technologies: Principles and Applications (2 credits)
BIOC 6241 - Single Cell Genomics (2 credits)
~Elective - (5 credits)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
BIOC 6295 - Research (2 credits) and/or
BIOC 6298 - Advanced Reading (1 to 6 credits)
TOTAL CREDITS - 30