About the course

Systems Biology seeks to understand how a biological system operates as a whole by measuring, modeling, and probing interactions between components in the system (e.g., genes, proteins, metabolites) rather than studying the components in isolation. To gain such an understanding, systems biology studies follow an iterative approach of collecting quantitative experimental data, computational and statistical modeling of these data, and implementing these models to make predictions in new experimental conditions. These studies can guide the next set of experiments to better model and understand how a system functions via the interaction of its parts. Example biological systems analyzed by these methods include cellular signaling networks in microbial cells, dynamic processes during viral infection, and multi-cellular interactions in animal models and human patients, each system of study presents unique opportunities and challenges in collecting, analyzing and modeling the data. The resulting understanding gained from these studies can impact disease therapy (e.g., identifying new drug targets or biomarkers), biotechnology applications (e.g., determining methods to optimize biofuel production), as well as our general understanding of how biological networks operate. Students working in the research groups within the Systems Biology focus group will have the unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment and gain inter-disciplinary training in both biological and computational fields. Students interested in this group may also be interested in the new QBio doctoral minor in quantitative biology that was designed to be compatible with a PhD in CMB.

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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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$76,734

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Madison
Fall (September), 2025	Madison

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Madison

Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 from the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work , Prior laboratory research experience , Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution , Note: the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is no longer required. Three letters are required. Personal statement/reason for graduate study/statement of purpose/CV , Upload unofficial transcript(s) from EACH post-secondary institution attended (undergraduate and graduate), even if no degree was received If accepted to the program, final official transcripts will be required by the Graduate School , Note: International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation

　　We will accept either TOEFL or IELTS scores.

　　Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0

　　Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)

　　A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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