Bioinformatics, BA or BS
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 26,176 / Year
    Apply DateSeptember 19, 2022
    Next IntakeSeptember 6, 2022

    Bioinformatics, BA or BS

    About

    Explore the bioinformatics bachelor's degree program at UW-Eau Claire Learn the science of storing, extracting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting and using biological data with a bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. One of only a few programs like it both regionally and nationwide, the bioinformatics program will help you develop your programming and statistical skills while enhancing your knowledge in the life sciences. Coursework throughout the program will introduce you to the software used to extract information from large databases and teach you how to use that information in computer modeling and data analysis. Students also will gain critical skills in problem-solving, which will allow them to develop new algorithms and methods of data analysis, as well as learn how to explain and apply fundamental methods in probability and statistics to the analysis of biological datasets. UW-Eau Claire's bioinformatics majors will graduate with the programming and statistical skills required to work as data scientists or data analysts. They also will be prepared to pursue graduate studies in bioinformatics, data science or the life sciences. The study of bioinformatics is also an excellent choice for future biologists who aspire to be involved in research and are interested in areas such as molecular biology, genetics and evolutionary biology. Computer scientists with an interest in information technologies and developing and maintaining software used in molecular biology, genetics and evolutionary biology may also find bioinformatics an exciting program. Other students who may find this program helpful to their career goals are future mathematicians, statisticians and data scientists with an interest in using statistical techniques to analyze datasets encountered in molecular biology, genetics and evolutionary biology.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Average class rank percentile: 74%
    • Average GPA: 3.44/4.0
    • ACT of middle 50%*: 22-27
    • Rank in high school class of middle 50%*: 62-86%

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 75

    English Program Requirements

    • Minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 75 or IELTS overall score of 6.0
    • Minimum Duolingo English Test overall score of 105
      Note: Students who use Duolingo English Test scores as evidence of English proficiency will be required to take ESL 305 Advanced Academic Writing for 6 credits their first term.
    • See other methods of demonstrating English proficiency.

    Career

    • Bioinformatician
    • Biologist
    • Data scientist
    • Research scientist
    • Data analyst
    • Computer scientist
    • Computer research scientist
    • Information scientist
    • Software developer
    • Mathematician

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 25

    How to Apply

    • online application
    • $25 USD application fee
    • Evidenece of English proficiency
    • financial verification form
    • Certified bank statement
    • Official transcripts
    • Official transcripts
    • official dip;oma or examination result
    • Passport copy

    Bioinformatics, BA or BS

    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen