Bioinformatics (B.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Bachelor of Bioinformatics (B.S.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, 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 (b.s.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Bioinformatics (B.S.)
At Illinois Tech the bioinformatics major blends courses in biology, chemistry, and physics with courses in programming, statistics, and other methods, producing graduates who are both strong in science and able to develop and use data processing tools to advance scientific knowledge.
Our program is scientifically rigorous, providing students with in-demand programming and analytical skills through a solid, balanced offering in STEM courses. Combined with undergraduate research opportunities, this rounded curriculum provides the knowledge, skills, and experiences to pursue careers in bioinformatics or computational biology.
Courses include programming in Perl, C++, and Java; data structure and algorithms; data mining; statistics; human biology; genetics; genomics and transcriptomics; and more.
Two tracks are available. Applied Bioinformatics has more required and elective courses in computer science. Computational Biology has more required and elective courses in biology.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bioinformatics (B.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the B.S. bioinformatics program. Consult your academic adviser before transferring into the program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Bioinformatics (B.S.)
Most bioinformatics positions require an advanced degree. The Illinois Tech major helps prepare you for graduate school, as well as entry-level, technical positions.
- Bioinformatician
- Biostatistician
- Computational biologist
- Data scientist
- Genomicist
Tuition and Fee Information for Bioinformatics (B.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago