Bioinformatics

STEM • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

Numbers at a glance

398th
Popular nationwide
153
Search Rank on O's List
36
Colleges offer it
290
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
162
Women
128

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O's Insights on Bioinformatics

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 5 years after being stable prior to that.
  • 73% of graduates come from public universities.

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