COURSE: BSC IN BIOINFORMATICS

This learning programme is for individuals who are interested in biology but who have a knack for mathematics and computer science. The speed with which new biological data is generated in the form of DNA and protein structure as well as the understanding thereof in living systems is increasing rapidly. After completion of this module, the student will have an excellent knowledge of the mathematical, statistical and computer techniques which are used to access and interpret the wide variety of biological data.

Type: undergradauate degree

Duration: 3 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Biology


• Computer information systems


• Chemistry


• Mathematics


• Computer literacy

Second year subjects:

• Biochemistry


• Genetics


• Computer information systems


• Mathematics


• Statistics

Third year subjects:

• Biochemistry


• Computer information systems

Careers: biological specialist, researcher.

Source: www.ufs.ac.za

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