Program Objectives

Program Objectives

1. The graduates of the Bioinformatics Degree Program will have a broad, fundamental and mathematically rigorous understanding of theoretical and applied computer science.
2. The graduates of the Bioinformatics Degree Program will have a broad and fundamental knowledge of theoretical and experimental biological chemistry;
3. Bioinformatics graduates will have the teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to enable them to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams in industrial, government, academic, and medical fields.
4. Graduates will understand and value the ethical implications of the bioinformatics field.
5. Graduates of the Bioinformatics Degree Program will be able to pursue an advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Medicine.