The University of Toledo

BPG Degrees

Learn more about the BPG Program Requirements

The BPG Program at UT offers both a masters degree, click here, and a certification, click here.  The masters degree can be earned either directly, as part of a 5.5-year "pipeline", that results in both a bachelors and masters degree, or as a combined MD/MSBS program.

Bioinformatics programs generally place more emphasis on either the computer science or the biomedical aspects of the field. UT’s program falls into the latter category. However, there are courses in PERL, Java, and SQL programming (for example), and the Program provides biomedical researchers with a solid introduction to the computational aspects, or computer science experts with a rigorous introduction to the biomedical aspects of bioinformatics.


BIOINFORMATICS PROGRAMS OFFERED @ THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO:

1. Certificate Program (Certificate in Bioinformatics and Biomarkers)
For requirements and application procedures, click here.

Certificate Program Course Schedule

2. Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS)
For requirements and scholarship opportunities for Ohio residents, click "Program Requirements" link above right.


3. Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MD/MSBS)
This is designed for students already in our MD program, who want preparation for clinical research in gene therapy, biomarker discovery, or other aspects of cutting-edge medicine. It involves one year of coursework and research betwen the 2nd and 3rd years of the standard medical curriculum. Apply during Fall term of 2nd year. Contact us for more information.

4.  Dual-Degree/"Pipeline" Program
In FIVE YEARS, RECEIVE A  DUAL-DEGREE - BS in Biological Sciences and MS in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Bioinformatics & Proteomics/Genomics. For Pipeline description & course information click here.

YouTube VIDEO Presentation (A 6 minute dual-degree explanation)


HOW TO APPLY .  .  .

The grid below contains links to specific information depending on your present status, and your desired degree.

Find your present status across the top of the grid, then choose the Program you are interested in on the left side. Click on the connecting link, which will take you to a description and the requirements for that Program. 

                                                   If you are currently a(n):

PROGRAM	Undergraduate	PharmD or	UT MD Student	BGSU student
		UT PhD
Certificate in Bioinformatics & Biomarkers	(N/A)	go	go	go
MSBS in BPG	go	go	(N/A)	go
MD/MSBS	(N/A)	(N/A)	go	(N/A)
BS/MSBS  PIPELINE	go	(N/A)	(N/A)	(N/A)

USEFUL REFERENCES & WEBSITES FOR BIOINFORMATICS EDUCATION

1. NY Times article on Bioinformatics as a career: Key Quote: "There is demand for people trained in bioinformatics . . . (click below to read entire article) 
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/business/dna-sequencing-caught-in-deluge-of-data.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

2. A Quick Guide for Developing Effective Bioinformatics Programming Skills,  Joel T. Dudley, Atul J. Butte
   http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pcbi.1000589

3. The Bioinformatics.org page answers many questions about research, education and careers in bioinformatics. 
   http://www.bioinformatics.org/wiki/Main_Page

4. Graduate Student Handbook 2009-2010 (Health Science Campus)
    http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/hsc/hsc_handbook10/index.html

 
For additional information about becoming a BPG student, BPG research at UT, or use of the BPG core facilities, contact the BPG Secretary, Ms. JoAnne Gray, 419-383-6883, or the BPG Program Director, Dr. Robert M. Blumenthal, 419-383-5422.