Bioinformatics Ph.D.

The intersection of biology and technology

Our bioinformatics degree programs put you in the heart of Indiana’s health care campus, where faculty inspire innovation and novel collaborations in high-through data analysis, big data mining, omics technologies, precision medicine, and many other translational research.

What you'll learn

The 90-credit Ph.D. program combines coursework, research, and a dissertation to build skills in computing, informatics, and bioethics. You’ll gain experience in original research, publishing, presenting, data visualization, database design, and grant writing, preparing you for a successful career in the field.

Indiana's healthcare hub

Home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry; the Regenstrief Institute; and the VA, the Indianapolis campus has a strong healthcare focus. IU Indy is a center for technological innovations in health science, where our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research.

Researcher at the IU School of Medicine

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Deadlines

  • Fall admission: January 15
  • Spring admission: August 15

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Grounded in a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, we harness computational and informatics-driven solutions to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

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