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.
Timeline
First 9 months: Coursework at the Knight Campus
- Summer - 12 required credits
- Fall - 9 required credits
- Winter - 9 required credits
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 - 10 credits each
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 at a Glance
SUMMER | FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
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Advanced Biological Statistics for Omics Data | Machine Learning for Omics Data | (most start on or after April 1) | |
Summer Year Two: Internship | Fall Year Two: Internship |
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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.
Your Bioinformatics Faculty
Leslie Coonrod
Director, Bioinformatics Track
Jason Sydes
Senior Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Track and Genomics and Cell Characterization Core Facility
Maxine Wren
Instructor, Bioinformatics Track
Lisa Bramer
Senior Data Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Lab
David Degnan
Biological Data Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Lab
Hope Healey
Instructor, Bioinformatics Track