Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Saint Louis University

An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement. Letters of recommendation optional. *Recommended that students have most of the following: 1 year of Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Genetics; Introduction to Programming; Data Structures; Discrete Math; Statistics.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 13th August 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 fall: 13th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 7th January 2027 - Degree end date: 14th May 2027

Semester 1 spring: 7th January 2027 - 14th May 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 23,120.00

Approximate cost

$ 23,120.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 Credit hour program 6 - 9 Credit hours apply from Pathway 21 - 24 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

5XXX

Bioinformatics Elective

3 Credit Units

BCB 5200

Introduction to Bioinformatics I

3 Credit Units

EAP 4200

Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4250

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II

2 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
Elective courses will be determined in consultation with department. May be in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Saint Louis University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Saint Louis University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Notes

Progression