Program Overview
Bioinformatics, B.S.
Overview
Turn biological data into scientific breakthroughs. 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.
Degree Description
A bachelor’s 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.
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you may become a/an:
- Statistician
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Data Manager
- Bioinformatics Technician
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Molecular and Cellular Biologist
- Geneticist
- Biologist
- Epidemiologist
Degree Fit
This undergraduate degree could be a good fit if you:
- Want to help address important biological problems
- Excel in math and computer science
- Are driven by creative problem solving and critical thinking
Program Location
Moscow
Program Availability
Available On-Campus
Related Programs
- Statistics, B.S.
- Geographical Information Systems, B.S.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
