Biological Sciences
www.mtu.edu/biological
Bioinformatics
—BS
Technology meets
Biology
Our professors are studying many
subjects, ranging from plant
molecular biology and comparative
genomics to organization and
evolution of genes. Technology in
undergraduate labs consists of
powerful computers for Big Data
processing and genetic techniques.
Bioinformatics is where computer technology meets biology. At Michigan
Tech, that means fusing information technology with the biological sciences.
With a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics, students are prepared to
enter a rapidly expanding field of biology and genetics, where scientists
identify genes responsible for pathological conditions, test genes that lead
to increased food and energy production, and search for new treatments for
diseases like cancer, diabetes, and metabolic disorders.
Tech-focused Biology at Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech is the perfect school to study the intersection of technology
and biological sciences. Our bioinformatics students study the structure and
function of cells and how genes regulate traits in organisms. This knowledge
is blended with computer programming that is used to organize, analyze,
and query vast amounts of molecular data.
Limitless Career Pathways
Bioinformatics is an expanding and rapidly growing sector of biology,
medicine, and technology. Our graduates are in extremely high demand.
Career opportunities are diverse, including:
• Genotyping Technician
• Sequence Assembler
• Pharmacogenomicist
• Genomic Sequence Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Bioinformatician
Minors
he Department of Biological Sciences offers many minors, giving students
T
an opportunity to specialize in a secondary discipline.
• Biochemistry
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Fish Biology
• Nanoscale Science and Engineering
• Plant Sciences
For more information, visit
www.mtu.edu/biological
• Biological Sciences
• Ecology
• Microbiology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Remote Sensing
Apply online—for free!
www.mtu.edu/apply
Department of Biological Sciences
Phone 906-487-2025 • biology@mtu.edu