Bioinformatics Master's Program

Ready to learn more about Marquette's bioinformatics graduate program? Request more information now or schedule an on-campus visit. 

Graduate Program Recruiter

Tim Carter

(414) 288-7139

tim.carter@marquette.edu

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Application Deadline

This program has rolling admission, which means you may apply any time before the following dates:

• Fall term admissions- August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
• Spring term admissions- December 15 (October 1 for international applicants)

These are the dates your application must be complete and all required documentation must be received in the Graduate School by these dates.

However, applicants who wish to be considered for merit-based financial aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) should be aware of the merit-based financial aid deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School:

• Fall (August) Term: February 15
• Spring (January) Term: November 15
• Summer (May) Term: April 15

Application Requirements

• Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
• A completed online application form and fee.
• Transcripts:
  • If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
  • If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.²
• An essay outlining relevant work experience or education, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to this program.
• Three letters of reference from professors or professionals familiar with the applicant's abilities, academic work and/or professional background.
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. 

^{1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

^{2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

Visit the department webpage or visit the Medical College of Wisconsin Bioinformatics program page for more details and information about faculty and coursework. 

Primary Faculty:

Mehdi Maadooliat (Co-Director) - Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (MU)

Raul A. Urrutia (Co-Director) - Surgery (MCW)

Michael T. Zimmermann (Co-Director) – Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine Center (MCW)

Lisa Petrella – Biological Sciences (MU)

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Associated Faculty (MU):

Chelsea Cook – Biological Sciences

Tony Gamble – Biological Sciences

Krassi Hristova – Biological Sciences

Nate Lemoine – Biological Sciences

Chris Marshall – Biological Sciences

Keke Chen - Computer Science

Naveen Bansal – Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Anne Clough – Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Daniel Rowe – Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Elaine Spiller – Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

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Associated Faculty (MCW):

Jing Dong – Hematology and Oncology

Gwen Lomberk - Surgery and Pharmacology & Toxicology

Brian C. Smith – Biochemistry

James Verbsky – Pediatrics and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 

No merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available for this program, but private scholarships may be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may also be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.