Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

University of Idaho

Recent advances in biotechnology have made the generation of large data sets standard in all biological disciplines. A wide-ranging occupation now in high demand, bioinformatics scientists are skilled at utilizing computational tools to process, analyze and interpret these data. A Bachelor of Science in bioinformatics opens an interdisciplinary field that merges biology, mathematics and computer science. From DNA profiling to drug discovery to biomedical research, this undergraduate degree prepares you with the training and tools to tackle real-world challenges. It also serves as the launching point for graduate programs in bioinformatics or computational biology.Bioinformatics enables researchers to gain a more profound understanding of evolutionary relationships, genetics and medical science. Develop into a modern biologist capable of generating and utilizing complex data sets to take on our most pressing issues-species conservation, climate change and human health.