Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
When a student graduates from Iowa State University with an undergraduate major in bioinformatics and computational biology, it’s like having four different majors – computer science, mathematics, statistics and biology. Graduates demonstrate an above-average ability to synthesize methods from these different disciplines to solve problems. The BCBio major focuses on a variety of topics including gene identification, expression, and evolution; RNA, protein and genome structure; and molecular and cellular systems and networks. A large group of participating faculty in the program will provide you with a multidimensional perspective on BCBio and will present you with a broad range of possibilities to get involved in undergraduate research. Career OpportunitiesGraduates with a bioinformatics and computational biology major can seek employment in agricultural and medical biotechnology industries, as well as in academia, national laboratories and clinics. Many graduates also continue their education in a graduate program. ScholarshipsThe College of Liberal Arts and Sciences also offers a wide variety of scholarships for both incoming and continuing undergraduates. More information on the scholarships is available on-line at www.discoverlas.com/scholarships.shtml.
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