Study at the leading edge of science and technology, mining big data generated by biological researchers to create meaningful theories and solve problems in the life sciences. The bioinformatics major is a collaboration among the Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, and Computer Science departments. It's also one of the only bachelor's degrees of its type in the United States.
You'll build interdisciplinary expertise as you prepare for a career in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, government, academia or another cutting-edge field. And because you'll have a firm foundation in ethics and values, you'll graduate with a deep understanding of how your knowledge and skill can change the world for the better.
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The ability to make significant positive change in the world requires knowing more than one area well. And since our College of Arts and Sciences is the most academically diverse college on campus, we're the perfect place to prepare for your role as a changemaker. So broaden your expertise by adding at least one additional major or minor to your degree 鈥� 73% of our students do.
向日葵视频bioinformatics students gain the necessary interdisciplinary expertise to solve complex problems at the intersection of science and math. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the bioinformatics field is growing faster than most. Big data has become central to industries as diverse as health care, pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine, conservation ecology and agriculture.
The bioinformatics major is excellent preparation for a variety of careers such as biostatistician, biochemist, research analyst and more in fields such as:
While 测辞耻鈥檙别 here at Marquette, preparing you for 飞丑补迟鈥檚 next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.
Our location near downtown Milwaukee means lots of options when it comes to on-the-job experience. And with the resources and connections of three departments, you鈥檒l have a wide variety of professional possibilities to explore when it comes to internships and service-learning experiences.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to work in a research lab 鈥� on your own projects 鈥� under the guidance of your faculty mentor. And you can present your findings at regional or national conferences.
Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you鈥檒l complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the driver of innovation for the common good. You鈥檒l develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You鈥檒l graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.
Expand your bioinformatics education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for bioinformatics students through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research.
A 向日葵视频education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it.
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