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High school seniors wishing to be considered for the bioinformatics major will present the following:

- A strong "B" average;

- Evidence of achievement in math and/or science courses;

- A strong combined SAT score; and

- Rank at least in the top quarter of their class.

Transfer students and continuing VCU students with at least 15 college credits should present a suggested college GPA of 3.0 including relevant course work in science, math or computer science.

For admissions information, visit the VCU Bulletin at: http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/bulletins/

Please contact the following individuals for more information:

Herschell Emery, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph: (804) 827-0026 (Main Number)
Ph: (804) 828-0559 (Office)
Fax: (804) 828-1961 (Main Office)
Email: hsemery@vcu.edu

or:

Gregory A. Buck, Ph.D., Director of Bioinformatics
Director, Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph: (804) 827-0026 (Main Number)
Ph: (804) 828-2318 (Office)
Fax: (804) 828-1961 (Main Office)
Fax: (804) 828-1937 (Office)
Email: gabuck@vcu.edu

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