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Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics, MS

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Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
Telephone: (619) 594-6336

Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics
Research Center (BMIRC)
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-7720

Department Location: GMCS 413

Telephone: (619) 594-3742
Fax: (619) 594-6746

bioinformatics.sdsu.edu/admission.html

Adviser
Faramarz Valafar
(619) 594-3742
faramarz@sciences.sdsu.edu
GMCS 617


Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

  1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
    Note:
    • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
    • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
    • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
  3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

  1. Two letters of recommendation in sealed and signed envelopes from persons in position to judge academic ability.
  2. Personal statement of motivating interest in the program, research interests, and educational and professional goals.

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: May 1  (Preference will be given to applications filed by March 31)
International Applicants: May 1  (Preference will be given to applications filed by March 31)

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: Closed
International Applicants: Closed