Overview

From answering questions like where do we come from, how are different species related, to predicting which cancer drugs a patient is likely to respond to, Bioinformatics harnesses the power of computing and big data to answer important questions.

Key Features

In the Bioinformatics major at Claflin University, you will learn about both biological interactions as well as computer science. You'll learn how to program, troubleshoot, and apply these programs to answering a large variety of biological questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Chemistry

Discrete Mathematics

Health & Human Performance

Genetics

Calculus

Molecular Biology

Linear Algebra

Applied Bioinformatics

Numerical Methods

Data Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orangeburg, United States

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 135 other Bachelors in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A $65 application fee in U.S. Dollars should be sent in the form of a money order or certified check, made payable to Claflin University. Cash should not be sent.

You must submit official certificates and/or final secondary school records, university transcripts and mark sheets with official translations if the document is in another language.

They require official results from the SAT or ACT tests for regular degree-seeking students.

Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test Systems (IELTS) are required for applicants whose native language is not English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17300 USD / year

≈ 17300 USD / year
Out-of-State

17300 USD / year

≈ 17300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17300 USD / year

≈ 17300 USD / year

Living costs

Orangeburg

United States

876 - 1523 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Orangeburg

Funding

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