Overview:
The MS Program in Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry is one of the first in the United States that offers an interdisciplinary, application-based curriculum in Biomedical Informatics and Biochemistry. The program emphasizes important genome-wide approaches to medicine and biology that have a pivotal role and application in genomics, proteomics, analytical bio-informatics, statistics, systems biology, pharmaceutical oncology, algorithm development, and Next-Generation sequencing data analysis and annotation.
The program is housed in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, where students build a strong foundation in bio-informatics that is rooted in biochemistry and molecular biochemistry, covering topics such as protein structure and function, metabolism, biochemical genetics, and cutting-edge technologies in molecular and genome biology, all of which are important to decipher the intricacies of human health and disease. Our passionately committed faculty with a strong biomedical research background develop and teach advanced courses, and mentor students in their research projects.
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in the vicinity of government labs (NIH, USDA, and FDA), biotechnology companies, research hospitals, law firms, non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and many other entities, our location is truly unique and provides unparalleled professional development opportunities.
The program prepares students for various careers, such as bioinformaticians in academia/research or industry, PhD programs at GW or other leading US institutions in any field from advanced biomedical research, medicine, and public health, to law and policy.
What we offer:
- Schedule flexibility with evening classes
- Thesis and non-thesis tracks
- 1-year or 2-year programs
- Hands-on experience in a myriad of laboratories
- Research Opportunities (The HIVE Lab, Computational Genomics and more)
- Diverse elective course pool to choose from
Applications are accepted throughout the year. GRE is NOT REQUIRED. More information on applications, requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and research opportunities is available on our website.
For more information, please refer to our applications page and the CCAS graduate application process here. More information in the Bulletin, including an overview, admissions, and requirements, is described in the Bulletin here.
For other queries and guidance, please reach out to CCAS Graduate Admissions at askccas@gwu.edu.
Anelia Horvath, PhD, M.Sc.
Professor, Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry
Director, MS in Bioinformatics Program
Ross Hall, Room 731,
Email: horvatha@gwu.edu
Raja Mazumder, Ph.D.,
Professor, Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry
Co-Director, MS in Bioinformatics Program
Ross Hall, Room 540,
Email: mazumder_lab@gwu.edu
Students who were admitted in Spring 2023 or before should refer to the following pages for program information.
Please contact us for more information.
If you are a current or incoming graduate student or an alumnus of the program, please join the LinkedIn group GW Bioinfo & Biochem students and alumni.