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Department of Computer Science
The George Washington University
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Washington DC 20052
Voice: (202) 994-7181
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E-mail: cs@gwu.edu

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New CS @ GW Programs

BS or BA in Bioinformatics

BS (Computer Science) - Bioinformatics Option
BA in Computer Science and Biology


Bioinformatics is one of the core areas in the growing field of Biotechnology. Bioinformatics has already revolutionized the biological and biomedical sciences. Because of its immediate and considerable impact, there have been heavy new demands placed on the workforce, leading to an absence of highly qualified individuals with training in the field. This particularly is true in the country and the Washington DC area. At area biotechnology companies such as Celera, Human Genome Sciences, MEDImmune, and Entremed, as well as all of the branches of the NIH, FDA, and other HHS related agencies, there is a steady demand for individuals with this specialized training.


There is an absence of highly qualified individuals with training in the field of Bioinformatics, and the undergraduate programs offered in the CS department will provide basic knowledge required to work in this field as well as prepare the student to pursue graduate study in this growing field. This will also provide an option to feed into the MS Genomics and Bioinformatics program at GWU.


The Department of Computer Science offers two programs in Bioinformatics at the undergraduate level - a Bachelor of Arts (dual major in Computer Science and Biology) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Bioinformatics Option. The undergraduate programs will provide the student with a solid foundation in computing and biological sciences that is necessary to enter the field of Bioinformatics. The program also satisfies the premed requirements in terms of the science courses, and the BS degree program is designed to meet the Computer Science Accreditation Board's accreditation requirements. For more details see the curriculum details or speak with an undergraduate advisor.

Five-Year Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Computer Science


This program provides an opportunity for students to complete a conventional four year undergraduate degree in Computer Science and then, with one additional year of study, earn a Master's degree in Computer Science. Learn more information on the five-year programs.

Applying for Admission to Five-Year Programs


To apply for admission to the Five-year programs you must submit the following information before the application deadline.
  • Fill out a graduate admissions application form (available in the Computer Science Department) and submit it to the Department - Barbara Edwards. Leave the program code blank, but indicate that you are applying for the five-year programs. Letters of reference are required if you wish to be considered for fellowships.
  • Fill out the information in the summary sheet and submit it to the Department as the cover sheet along with the graduate admissions application form.


Application deadline: October 1st
Decisions are mailed by the end of October.

New Master's Degree in Genomics


See the Genomics and Bioinformatics website for an MS Degree.
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