Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics
The Bioinformatics program in the College of Information Science and Technology (IS&T) specifically equips students with a strong foundation in computer science, scripting/programming, algorithms, database development, data management, and reproducible workflow implementation. In addition, fundamental courses in biology, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry, statistics, and discrete mathematics provide students with the ability to analyze and interpret many different types of data. The program curriculum is designed to meet the current demand for professionals equipped with bioinformatics computing skills. The national demand for bioinformatics professionals exceeds current supply, and individuals with the interdisciplinary training that a bioinformatics degree provides are in high demand.
Graduates of our IS&T Bioinformatics degree program go on to careers in software development and engineering, database development and implementation, and positions in the agricultural sector, among other career pathways; our graduates also pursue graduate research and other professional degrees, including medical school (with the addition of only a few courses). The interdisciplinary nature of our program also allows our graduates to transition easily into informatics-adjacent careers in health informatics, public health, and health information technology. Students also have the opportunity to take up to nine graduate credits toward a College of IS&T Master’s degree in Biomedical Informatics through our Fast Track program.
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