With a firm grounding in science, you can build tools that take biological data to new places. Bridge the gap between data and discovery by drawing on both biological, information and data science skills.
With specialized expertise in informatics, supported by a solid scientific background, you’ll have the expertise to turn facts into findings, analyzing data to reveal new knowledge in fields such as genomics and precision medicine. Get the skills to enter this exciting realm by earning a bachelor of science degree in biology from the School of Science, and a master’s degree in bioinformatics from the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis.
Forge a path where biology and technology converge
Degree Map
The plan of study follows the B.S. in Biology plan of study for years 1-3. You’ll begin taking graduate level courses during year 4 as follows:
Fall Semester Senior Year
- BIOL-K 341/BIOL-K 342
- BIOL-K 493
- Arts & Humanities General Education
- INFO-B 519 Introduction to Bioinformatics
- INFO-B 573 Programming for Science Informatics
Spring Semester Senior Year
- BIOL-K 493/BIOL-K 494
- BIOL-K 384
- Elective
- INFO-B 556 Biological Database Management
- Bioinformatics Advanced Core Course
Summer
- Bioinformatics Elective
Fall Semester Fifth Year
- INFO-B 528 Computational Methods for Analyzing High-Throughput Biological Data
- Bioinformatics Advanced Core Course
- Bioinformatics Advanced Core Course
Spring Semester Fifth Year
- INFO-B 627 Seminar in Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics Advanced Core Course
- Bioinformatics Advanced Core Course
- INFO-B 692 Bioinformatics Project