Biology: Bioinformatics (B.S.) | Majors & Degrees

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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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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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$31,422

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5 years

$62,446

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10 years

$106,080

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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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Bioinformatics Specialists: Turning Data into Biology

July 02, 2026 12:13 PM

Every day, scientists discover massive amounts of biological data, but without someone there to interpret the research and apply them to real problems, all of it is useless. You need experts to map out DNA, track diseases, and find patterns in processes and treatments.

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Is Bioinformatics in High Demand?

July 02, 2026 12:28 PM

Have you ever wondered how research and data goes from numbers to solutions? That’s bioinformatics. From fighting diseases to protecting endangered species, bioinformatics touches almost every corner of modern biology. Bioinformatics tackles challenges like climate change and public health using data, computers, software, and algorithms.

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What You Can Do with a Bioinformatics Degree

July 02, 2026 12:36 PM

You love biology and computers, so you chose a bioinformatics degree. But what happens after graduation? Where do you work? Who’s hiring? Where do you find a job you actually like?

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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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