Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Certificate)

Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

Note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

• Earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.

OR

• Worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years. 
• Obtained a letter of support from a faculty member in the department. 
• Wrote a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

All graduate school applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for graduate admission to the University of Idaho: 
Have earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body, a ministry of education, or an official quality assurance organization in another country. The bachelor's degree should consist of four years of study, equivalent to 120 semester credit hours or 180 quarter hours.

An official academic record from all post-secondary education institutions attended is required. This may take some time so start this early in your application process.

In the instance that official records cannot be obtained, unofficial records may be used to consider your application. These documents are typically issued to the student and may be considered official after further review. This applies to cases where it is impossible to obtain the official records, and will be considered only on a case by case basis.

Domestic Applicants

Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. If the degree is from a recognized but not regionally accredited institution, the application will be reviewed by the department and by the College of Graduate Studies.

International Applicants

For information about equivalency and required academic credentials by country of education page, use the Degree Equivalency Guide.

The University of Idaho recommends, and reserves the right to require, a professional credential evaluation by an outside, independent party. Reasons for outside review include, but are not limited to, verification of document authenticity, potential transfer credits and the wish to expedite the processing of an application file. You are responsible for supplying the correct academic records and paying for the evaluation service. You will need to request a course-by-course evaluation. Transferring Internationally earned credits requires a course-by-course professional credential evaluation.

The preferred provider of transcript evaluations is:

• World Education Services, Inc.

There is a list of the five services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

• Visit our professional credential evaluation page.

Precise, word-for-word, English translations are required for all foreign language documents.

The following are accepted as proof of English Language Proficiency:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score 79 
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score 6.5
• Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum overall score 115
• PTE A (Pearson Test of English Academic): Minimum overall score 58
• U of I American Language & Culture Program (ALCP) with score of a Level 6/Advanced Pass
• U.S. Education Earned Bachelor, or higher, degree at accredited U.S. institution

A waiver for this requirement is automatically granted to applicants whose education is from countries where English is an official/native language. For more information, visit our English language countries page.

Notes

• All tests must have been taken within two years of your application submission date
• Some graduate programs have a higher requirement.
• Some graduate programs allow admission to be granted to applicants who qualify academically, but have not yet achieved U of I minimum English language requirements. To view information and a list of programs accepting students on this admission, visit the Admission with pending English Proficiency.

For the best user experience:

• Desktop or laptop advised, mobile devices are not recommended
• Have recommender names and email addresses
• Have electronic versions of your required documents
• Be ready to complete an online application fee

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• Certificate applying
• Academic background
• English proficiency (if applicable)
• Your Contact Information
• Answer varying questions

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• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Purpose
• Program Specific Materials (if required)
• Transcript Scans (if applicable)

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• Provide payment information

Popular Links

• Graduate Application Status Portal
• Contact Graduate Admissions
• U of I Graduate Priority Deadlines
• Graduate Admissions FAQs

Recommendation for admission is based on the department's decision. Final admission is determined by the College of Graduate Studies.

Visit the following pages to learn more:

• Scholarships and Costs (General Annual)
• Tuition and Fees (Semester Breakdown)
• Idaho Residency for Tuition Purposes