Bioinformatics

    Bachelor of Bioinformatics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Bachelor of Bioinformatics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

    The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the Bachelor of Bioinformatics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for bioinformatics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Bioinformatics

    Bioinformatics is an emerging field that involves managing and analyzing large amounts of data about living things–data that will help us treat human diseases and make breakthroughs that will improve our lives. Graduates launch careers as data analysts, software engineers, research specialists, computational biologists, and data managers.

    In fact, we specifically designed our bioinformatics program to prepare you for a wide range of career paths. We give you a solid foundation that includes biology, computer science, public health, math, genetics, and chemistry, as well as seminars, electives, and a capstone project. Then we show you how to put your knowledge to use with research projects, access to resources, internships, opportunities to study abroad, and other activities.

    Bioinformatics is an emerging field that involves managing and analyzing large amounts of data about living things–data that will help us treat human diseases and make breakthroughs that will improve our lives.

    Disciplines

    College of Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Bioinformatics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Entry Requirements

    • a completed application;
    • a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
    • official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
    • official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.
    • If you are studying or living in the United States currently, you must send a copy of proof of your immigration status (passport, I-94, visa, and/or I-797 approval notice).

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 77

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 40

    How to Apply

    Students can apply using the UAB Application or the Common Application using the steps below:

    1. Complete and submit the admission application and $40 application fee, payable by credit or debit card, or application fee waiver. If you are applying test-optional, please review the test-optional policy.
    2. Submit official high school transcript electronically or by mail.
    3. Submit ACT or SAT score if you would like it used for admission and scholarship consideration.
    Bachelor of Bioinformatics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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