Graduate Pathway in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Saint Louis University
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.
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 105Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Fall Start (August)
Degree start date : 14 August 2025 - Degree end date: 12 December 2025
- Semester 1 fall: 14 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)
Degree start date : 8 January 2026 - Degree end date: 15 May 2026
- Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 22,650.00
Approximate cost
$ 22,650.00
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
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
EAP 4200
Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers
3 Credit Units
BCB 5200
Introduction to Bioinformatics I
3 Credit Units
EAP 4250
Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II
2 Credit Units
5XXX
Bioinformatics Elective
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 Credit Units
* 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.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableBioinformatics and Computational Biology (M.S.)
Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements