Track to Success
Hands-on training in communication, leadership, and teamwork sets this program apart and has helped to successfully launch the careers of Graduate Internship Program students for more than 20 years.
Bioinformatics is data science applied to biology. This interdisciplinary field intersects biology, computer science, and math. A bioinformatician’s work happens primarily at the computer, and includes the acquisition, management, and analysis of big data. Due to the nature of the work, many bioinformaticians enjoy flexible work hours and have the option to work remotely.
Timeline
First 9 months: Coursework at the Knight Campus (Summer, Fall, Winter) Students complete core coursework and optional electives. Students will attend a scientific meeting (Genomics in Action), present a poster, network, and interview with partners to line-up internships.
Second 9 months: Internship with External Partner (Spring, Summer, Fall) Students fulfill their internship requirement through employment with internship partners beginning in April and ending in December.
The majority of bioinformatics students complete their master’s degree in 18 months.
To learn about how students fund the program, visit the Scholarships and Funding Opportunities page.
Curriculum
Student Projects
Imagine the possibilities. From single-cell RNA-seq to machine learning applications,
explore the many opportunities to hone your skills and present your work.
Internships
Students complete a hands-on, paid, 9-month internship at an industrial, medical, or academic institution. Students hone technical skills and gain relevant experience and a professional network while working in a professional environment. Average monthly internship salary for 2022 was $5,500.
With more than 25 partners across the country, the Bioinformatics and Genomics Master's Program can connect graduate students with many professional and research opportunities ranging from genomics analysis and data processing to exploring software development and medical artificial intelligence.
To learn more about our partners and the many opportunities within our program, visit our internships page.
Program Instructors
Dr. Stacey Wagner, Assistant VP, Graduate MS Programs, Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, University of Oregon
Dr. Leslie Coonrod, Director, Bioinformatics Track, Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, University of Oregon
Peter Batzel, Senior Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Track, Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, University of Oregon
Jason Sydes, Senior Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Track and Genomics and Cell Characterization Core Facility, Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, University of Oregon
Dr. Lisa Bramer, Senior Data Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Lab
Your Bioinformatics Faculty
Stacey Wagner
Assistant VP, Graduate MS Programs
Leslie Coonrod
Director, Bioinformatics Track
Peter Batzel
Senior Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Track
Jason Sydes
Senior Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Track and Genomics and Cell Characterization Core Facility
Lisa Bramer
Senior Data Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Lab