Career Opportunities

The bioinformatics curriculum blends biology, computer science, and data analysis to prepare students for a cutting-edge career in computational biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Graduates are well-equipped for roles in research, healthcare, or technology industries, as well as for medical & dental school, and advanced study in bioinformatics, computational biology, or data science. 

Bachelor-Level Job Titles

• Bioinformatics Technicians
• Biostatisticians 
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Geographic Information Systems Technologists 
• Computer Occupations
• Molecular and Cellular Biologist
• Data Scientist
• Biological Technician 
• Secondary School Teacher
• Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 

Graduate and Professional Level Job Titles

• Bioinformatics Scientist 
• Medical Doctor
• Dentist
• Data Scientist
• Epidemiologists
• Researcher
• Scientific Publication Journalist or Editor

Professional Associations and Resources

• The Bioinformatics Organization, Inc.  
• Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society
• National Center for Ontological Research

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