Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Graduate Pathway

Saint Louis University's Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Graduate Pathway Program prepares students to enter the next semester of the Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology degree program. Upon successful completion of the graduate pathway program and meeting the SLU's requirements for matriculation, students may enter the next semester of graduate study.

Program Entry Requirements

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field with 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Professional goal statement
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• Language requirement (one of the following):
  • TOEFL 75 (17 in reading and writing)
  • IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in reading and writing) 
  • PTEA 50
  • Duolingo 105

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field with 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Professional goal statement
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• Language requirement (one of the following):
  • TOEFL 70 (13 in reading and writing)
  • IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in reading and writing)
  • PTEA 48
  • Duolingo 95
  • Completion of Academic English Level 4

1. Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native speakers.
2. Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native writers.
3. Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
4. Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.

One-semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Two-semester (Standard) Pathway

Continuation Standards

• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Grade of "B-" or better in classes counting toward degree

Progression Requirements

• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Grade of "B-" or better in classes counting toward degree

• No C- / D / F / W / I / P / NP / S / U grades

• Successful completion of program portfolio 

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

One-semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Two-semester (Standard) Pathway