Program Overview
Overview
The joint major in Computer Science and Biology provides students with an opportunity to learn the basics of both computer science and biology and to appreciate the intricacies involved in their joint application. This program trains students in the fundamentals of biology and gives them the appropriate computational and mathematical maturity to pursue a multidisciplinary career. Two integrative features of the program are a three-credit joint independent studies course, and a one-credit seminar. Pursuing this unique program at McGill will offer students a solid training in two increasingly interconnected fields.
Careers
A degree in computer science and biology can be applied in a variety of fields and industries. Graduates of the program have gone into a wide range of careers, from big tech companies to medical and other graduate schools. Many employers seek graduates with an integrated background in both biology and computer science, and this degree offers just that. Having skills in computer science and knowledge in biology are great assets. Possible career paths include:
- Computational genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational neuroscience
- Biomodelling
- Computational anatomy
Student Experience
The advantage of a joint program like CS Bio is that there are lots of different resources to benefit from within both departments. Both departments have a wide variety of exciting talks and colloquia. The student societies for computer science, biology, and integrative biosciences organize and advertise all sorts of events and resources throughout the year.
Related Majors
Discover these related majors:
- Software Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Bioengineering
Admission Information
For this program, students need to apply to the Faculty of Science in the Bio-Physical-Computational Sciences group. The full eligibility information includes deadlines and required documents for the application.