About the School of Systems Biology

Systems biology focuses on understanding the structure and function of biological systems on multiple levels from molecules to organisms through data garnered from theoretical, experimental, and computational methodologies.

The mission of the School of Systems Biology at George Mason University is to provide a research and educational environment that allows integration of the various areas of molecular and cellular biosciences from a systems perspective.

The School of Systems Biology offers research-based degree programs whose graduates go on to pursue careers in government agencies and private industry, higher education, and healthcare industries.

Graduate Programs

PhD in Biosciences

PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

MS in Biology

MS in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
– also available as a fully online degree

NEW: Professional Science Master’s degree in Bioinformatics Management

MS Bioinformatics Management
– also available as a hybrid online degree

Accelerated MS (Combined BS/MS)

Graduate Certificate in Personalized Medicine

Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
– also available as a fully online degree

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