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Biology: Bioinformatics (B.S.)

Department of Biology
Bioinformatics uses computer science and statistics to analyze the growing wealth of information in biology research. Advances in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmaceutical, zoology, wildlife biology, and healthcare are happening every day. The need for bioinformatics is growing in all of these fields as more and more research becomes available.

What is Bioinformatics?

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At BYU-Idaho, the bioinformatics degree is focused on equipping you with everything you need to be successful in your career, community, and home. With valuable classes in computer science, insightful courses in statistics and data science, and foundational instruction in biology, a bioinformatics degree will get you where you want to go in the field of biology.

As a student in the bioinformatics degree, you will analyze various types of data, including:

  • Genetic studies 
  • Patient records 
  • Ecological research 
  • Clinical trials 
  • Biotech research 

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Highlighted Courses

Develop computational and analytical skills through courses in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, statistics, programming, data mining, and bioinformatics applications to prepare for research, graduate studies, or careers as bioinformatics technicians.
Introduction to Programming
October 27, 2025 09:42 AM
CSE 110
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Programming with Functions
October 27, 2025 09:43 AM
CSE 111
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Introduction to Databases
October 27, 2025 09:41 AM
ITM 111
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Data Wrangling and Visualization
October 27, 2025 09:45 AM
DS 350
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Cell and Molecular Biology
October 27, 2025 09:39 AM
BIO 376
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Bioinformatics
October 27, 2025 09:40 AM
BIO 382
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Intermediate Statistics
October 27, 2025 09:46 AM
MATH 325
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Experimental Design
October 27, 2025 09:47 AM
MATH 326
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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

Explore earnings data for BYU-Idaho students who graduated in biology-related fields.

1 year

$31,422

Average Salary

5 years

$62,446

Average Salary

10 years

$106,080

Average Salary

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This data is based on outcomes for BYU-Idaho graduates with a degree in this major, using federal Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data. It reflects actual earnings and employment over time, rather than job market estimates.

Career Possibilities for Bioinformatics

Graduates with a degree in Biology, with an emphasis in Bioinformatics, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Dive Deeper Into Bioinformatics

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

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Biology Website - Oct. 2025
Industry Insights
Bioinformatics Specialists: Turning Data into Biology
July 02, 2026 12:13 PM
See how biology, statistics, and computer science come together to interpret complex biological data.
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Is Bioinformatics in High Demand?
July 02, 2026 12:28 PM
Explore how growing biomedical datasets are creating opportunities for professionals who connect life science with computing.
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What You Can Do with a Bioinformatics Degree
July 02, 2026 12:36 PM
Discover career paths in genomics, drug development, computational biology, data analysis, and biomedical research.
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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Biology
Our curriculum empowers you to use AI as a powerful scientific ally, teaching you to design experiments, interpret complex data, and solve biological challenges with ethical precision. You will graduate as a tech-savvy scientist, prepared to use emerging technologies to ask better questions and lead with rigor in an evolving professional landscape.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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