Doctor of Philosophy in Biology - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology group includes faculty interested in a range of genetic, genomic, molecular, and metabolomic datasets, and in advancing our knowledge and understanding of complex biological data through new digital analysis techniques.Wake Forest University is proud to host a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster called The Distributed Environment for Academic Computing or “DEAC” that is available for use by all researchers in the WFU community, which includes full-time staff support for research computational needs.The Wake Forest University Ph.D. in Biology allows students to pursue exciting research in a wide range of disciplines across the biological sciences. Our program emphasizes building strong conceptual foundations, innovative research training and opportunities, and professional skills to succeed in a range of individual career goals. Biology Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission and competitive stipend support for five years of study.

Prepare required materials – Personal Statement Transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts may be used for the review process) Request letters of recommendation Test reports (unofficial reports may be used for the review process) Prepare additional program requirements (if required by your program)Undergraduate seniors and graduates of accredited U.S. colleges and universities or recognized foreign institutions may apply for admission to the Graduate School for study on the Reynolda campus.Undergraduates must complete their degree requirements prior to entering the Graduate School. The Graduate School.Whatever your previous academic training may have been, all applicants should have superior records. This requirement is usually interpreted as at least a B (3.0 GPA or greater) average or standing in the upper quarter of the class or both.