Same school, new name. The School of Informatics and Computing is changing its name effective January 11, 2023. Learn more about the name change

Biomedical Informatics + Bioinformatics

If unlocking the potential of medical research data is your passion, you can learn the skills you need by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Informatics and a master’s in Bioinformatics through our school.

Biomedical informatics takes research data to the next level, where it can become a tool for improving lives through better health care. Bioinformatics analyzes how to apply biomedical data analysis to specialized fields such as genome biology and precision medicine.

With this accelerated 5-year degree you’ll be prepared to work in the biomedical and genome research industry. Whether you choose to forge a career in industry or academia, you’ll have the skills to pursue research and data analysis projects.

Bioinformatics Specialization Plan of Study

The plan of study follows the Biomedical Informatics BS – Bioinformatics Specialization plan of study for years 1-3. Students begin taking graduate level courses during year 4 as follows:

Fall Semester Senior Year

Spring Semester Senior Year

Fall Fifth Year

Spring Fifth Year

Premedical Bioinformatics Specialization Plan of Study

The plan of study follows the Biomedical Informatics BS – Premedical Bioinformatics Specialization plan of study for years 1-3. Students begin taking graduate level courses during year 4 as follows:

Fall Semester Senior Year

Spring Semester Senior Year

Summer 1

Fall Fifth Year

Spring Fifth Year