Bioinformatics

Where big data meets biology you ll find the exciting, emerging field of bioinformatics. This interdisciplinary major joins studies in biology, math, chemistry, computer science and statistics to prepare you for in-demand careers in research and data science. You will learn about the structure of both DNA and databases, and you’ll cover topics from algorithms and artificial intelligence to genome sequencing and cells. Bioinformatics majors explore possibilities in personalized medicine and drug discovery, as well as discuss the ethical implications and other challenges that come with collecting, analyzing, storing and using massive amounts of biological data.

1. The Common Application. Please refer to the Common App Ready Toolkit for helpful instructions and advice about completing your Common Application.
   If you encounter technical questions or problems using the Common Application, please contact Common Application support team or utilize the Help option on each page of the Common App.
2. The School Report. Ask your high school college advisor to submit the Common Applications School Report form.
3. An official and complete copy of your secondary school transcript or mark sheets listing courses and grades must be included with the School Report. An English translation of all transcripts that are not in English is also required. Official copies of test results of any government or centrally administered national or international examinations should be included.These may include, for example:
   • GCSE/IGCSE
   • Advanced Level or Predicted Advanced Level
   • O Level and A Level
   • International Baccalaureate (IB) or predicted IB
   • ICSE/ISC, CBSE
   • Arbitur
   • French Baccalaureate
4. An official Mid-Year Report and transcript, showing grades from the first semester or trimester, must be submitted by your counselor as soon as they are available.
5. Counselor Recommendation. Ask your counselor to write a letter of recommendation.
6. Teacher Recommendation. Ask at least one teacher to write a letter of recommendation. Recommendations should be from a teacher who has taught you in an academic subject within the last two years.
7. All applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents (green card) MUST submit the International Student Certification of Finances form (located on the Student Financial Services Forms and Resources page), regardless of where they are living or current US visa type.

Recent Graduates

*outcomes data is based on a knowledge rate of 83% for the classes of 2014-2018