M.S. in Medical and Bioinformatics

Medical and Bioinformatics Overview

Grand Valley State University’s Master of Science degree in medical and bioinformatics is part of Grand Rapids’ only professional science master’s degree program. It is part of the School of Engineering and Computing Systems in the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing.

About the M.S. in Medical and Bioinformatics

Medical and bioinformatics utilizes computer technology to manage and analyze information in the life and health sciences. The program is designed to integrate university coursework with business and industrial internships to better prepare students for the variety of career pathways associated with the life science and health science industries.

• Innovation. Grand Valley’s professional science master's programs are different from traditional science master's programs in that they are interdisciplinary, directly tied to the scientific workforce needs of business and industry, include an intensive scientific business/industry internship component, and have strong business, communication, project management, teamwork, and ethics components.
• Collaboration. Designed to meet the need for team-oriented professionals with advanced interdisciplinary skills, the program equips graduates to be effective leaders and team members in their professions and to communicate effectively with those in other disciplines.
• Accessibility. The Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences puts students in the heart of Grand Rapids’ Health Hill near the Van Andel Research Institute, Spectrum Health, St, Mary’s Health Care, and other scientific healthcare providers and businesses.
• Opportunity. An internship with one of Grand Valley’s partnering workplace organizations assures experience and exposure prior to completing the program. 

The M.S. in medical and bioinformatics program is 36 credits including 14 interdisciplinary credits shared with PSM programs in biostatistics and biotechnology, an internship, 15 credits in program specific courses, and a capstone course.

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Admissions

M.S. in medical and bioinformatics degree requirements and application for admission are available online. The $30 application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and offers a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.