基因组学重点领域的学生对学习使用和开发信息工具以回答生物学中主要的，假设驱动的研究问题感兴趣。他们通常具有很强的生物学背景，可以与计算机系统的经验相结合，包括数据库设计/管理和/或计算机编程。我们的学生受到研究兴趣的驱使，以扩展当前生物学计算工具的范围，并希望了解构成基因组学，蛋白质组学，结构生物学和生物化学等领域当前数据分析算法基础的假设。
The explosion of biological information has created a critical demand for professionals who can turn this data into useful knowledge. When you earn an MS in Bioinformatics, you'll be prepared for a promising career in managing biological information and creating systems to optimize its use.As a professional school specializing in the information sciences, the iSchool is one of four campus units to offer the MS in Bioinformatics. This cutting-edge degree allows you to take interdisciplinary courses across campus and prepares you for work as an analyst or researcher in a variety of specialties, including molecular biology, environmental biology, and biomedicine.Describe the essential concepts in data stewardship, data analytics, and systems analysis and policy and the ways in which those concepts impact data.Demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, discuss, and critique scientific advances and limitations described in the research literature.Execute a research project that includes their articulation of a tractable research question that is addressed and analyzed using the appropriate scientific methods.Effectively and accurately communicate to an interdisciplinary audience in both oral and written formats.Adhere to the highest level of ethical standards in all stages of their research and professional activities.