WPI’s PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) will prepare you to become a new type of scientist who can model complex biological processes and analyze and interpret the staggering volume of biological data arising from endeavors such as the Human Genome Project.
Our bioinformatics PhD program is truly interdisciplinary, enabling you to develop expertise across three key fields of study: Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics. You will become well versed in all three as you work alongside our expert faculty researchers to create and apply the tools and algorithms necessary to predict, prevent, and cure disease, and to solve pressing environmental problems.
Curriculum for Bioinformatics & Computational Biology PhD
In our PhD in bioinformatics, you will work closely with a faculty advisor to plan an interdisciplinary course of study and research tailored to your background and interests. Through core courses, you will achieve a strong foundation in Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Our bioinformatics and computational biology PhD also enables students to study advanced topics, including biovisualization, biomedical database mining, simulation in biology, and statistical methods in genetics and bioinformatics.
With our bioinformatics PhD program, you will gain career-boosting experiences through a required teaching and mentoring component, professional skills seminar, and optional internship with an industry partner.
Research for Bioinformatics PhD
You’ll work alongside faculty and student researchers from across multiple disciplines in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park, where an open-plan lab format encourages collaboration. You will also have access to computational labs, including our groundbreaking Visualization and Image Science Laboratory.
Faculty Profiles
WPI is proud to be the recipient of not one, but two National Science Foundation Research Traineeship programs. The programs provide exceptionally talented graduate students with specialized training and funding assistance to join careers at the forefront of technology and innovation. The programs are for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs in STEM. Learn more.