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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS - Biomedical Informatics Concentration

Use electronic health records to prevent future pandemics. Help analyze genetic data to develop new cancer drugs. Create advanced computer models that lead to more resilient ecosystems. If these things sound interesting to you-and if you like using science, math, data and statistics-then this program could be exactly what you’re looking for. This program is for students who want a highly interdisciplinary major, with the freedom to focus on biology, computer science or informatics (using data to improve health).

Visit the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.

Visit the Biomedical Informatics department page  for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.

Admission Criteria

  • Minimum 2.000 GPA overall
  • Minimum 3.000 prerequisite major GPA required

Current UB students who are interested in applying to the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS - Biomedical Informatics Concentration in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences should submit the Program Application.

Course Requirements

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Core (35 credits)

Biomedical Informatics Concentration Core (53 credits)

Biomedical Informatics Electives (10 credits):

Four of the elective credits must be CSE 300/400 level.

Total Credits Required for Major: 88

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

  • Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
  • Elective courses as needed to complete the 121 credit hour total

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 121

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

A minimum combined GPA of 3.000 for required courses is required for retention in the major. At the end of every semester a review of all coursework is completed, and any student not meeting the GPA minimum for four consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the major.

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

First Year Fall

Total Credits: 17

First Year Spring

Total Credits: 13

Second Year Fall

Total Credits: 14 or 15

Second Year Spring

Total Credits: 15 or 16

Third Year Fall

Total Credits: 16

Third Year Spring

Total Credits: 18

Fourth Year Fall

Total Credits: 13

Fourth Year Spring

Total Credits: 14

Total Credits Required: 124

Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop:

  • Computational skills relevant to solving problems in bioinformatics.
  • Relevant skills in math, statistics and biology that enable success in the field of bioinformatics.
  • Analytical skills that will allow them to identify important problems in bioinformatics and to create solutions.
  • Research skills that allow them to apply their academic training to real-world problems.
  • Written and oral communication skills that are crucial to articulating research goals and reporting research results.

 

(HEGIS: 04.00 BIOLOGICAL SCI UNCLASSFD, CIP: 26.1103 Bioinformatics)