About the course

The BCB PhD program combines didactic training with research and teaching experience to prepare students for a growing number of careers in bioinformatics and computational biology. The elements described below together ensure a high standard of scholarship and scientific proficiency. It is expected that all students will complete these requirements within five years. The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) PhD Curriculum provides a home for students whose research focuses on the development and application of quantitative methods to address modern biological problems. It trains students to become sophisticated, interdisciplinary researchers using state-of-the-art computational, statistical and mathematical methods to advance biological discovery.

　　The BCB Curriculum is one of more than 14 specialized PhD-granting programs affiliated with the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP). BBSP can be thought of as an umbrella program, or entry hub, that organizes students in their first year, arranging lab rotations, training on general topics, etc, and then funnels them into specific labs and specialized programs, such as BCB, where they will stay for the remainder of their PhD. Students who wish to join the BCB Curriculum must therefore initially apply to UNC through the BBSP umbrella program, where their applications will be reviewed by BCB faculty, once admitted to BBSP, they would normally take BCB-run courses in their first year, rotate in BCB-affiliated labs, and then apply to formally join the BCB PhD Curriculum at the end of the first year. For a typical student progression timeline, see this example. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: US$144,220

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chapel Hill
Fall (August), 2025	Chapel Hill

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.

　　The email addresses of three recommenders are required within the application for electronic submission.

　　Three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required.

　　Statement of purpose

　　a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution

　　an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better

　　The internet-based TOEFL exam = 90

　　The IELTS exam = 7

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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