Bioinformatics

College of Science

Bioinformatics is an emerging and highly interdisciplinary area of study that applies computational techniques to manage, analyze, and understand biological information.

The Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics equips you with the skills and expertise, spanning both computational and biological domains, necessary to succeed in this rapidly growing field.

Rapid technological advances in recent years have produced an explosion in the scale and variety of biological data available. This has led to an increased demand for bioinformatics professionals capable of producing highly sophisticated computational algorithms and tools, coupled with the deep biological knowledge necessary to apply those tools effectively. 

The Bioinformatics BS curriculum integrates a strong foundation in evolutionary biology with genetics, computer science, scripting/programming, and data management coursework. You will receive ample opportunities to analyze and interpret various data. 

Completion of this program will prepare you to pursue graduate and professional degrees, or transition to professions in bioinformatics-related fields. Graduates of the program have entered careers in biomedical informatics, pharmaceutical development, medical and clinical research, biotechnology, data analysis, database development and implementation, and software development and engineering.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.