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BS in Bioinformatics (63 hours*)


Program Objectives

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary program offering substantial training in both the biological sciences and the physical and mathematical sciences, with an emphasis on computer programming coupled with genetics and molecular biology. Students are expected to acquire programming, databasing, and operating system skills coupled with a foundation in mathematics and statistics. In addition, students will receive broad training in the basic concepts of biology and chemistry. Students attracted to this program have dual interests in math/computer science and biology, and find it an exceptional option for their broad interests.


Program Requirements    |    View MAP

  1. Complete the following:
  2. Complete the following:
  3. Complete one introductory statistics course:
  4. Complete one advanced statistics course not previously taken:
  5. With approval of a faculty advisor, complete 6 hours from upper-division electives in computer science, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, or biology.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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