Biology Career Pathway: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Jobs to consider: 

Biotechnology and bioinformatics research scientists specialize in many disciplines including microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, and wildlife biology. Other jobs include:

  • Bioinformatics research analyst
  • Bioinformatics scientist
  • Bioinformatics technician
  • Biostatistician
  • Computational biologist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Medical science liaison
  • Project manager

Concentrations to consider:

  • Ecology& Conservation
  • Evolution & Integrative Biology
  • Microbiology, Molecular, and Cell Biology
  • Research

Minors to consider:

Classes to consider:

Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

  • BIOL 305: Biological Data Analysis
  • BIOL 351: Advanced Cell Biology
  • BIOL 370: Microbiology
  • BIOL 456: Molecular Biology
  • CHEM 307: Biochemistry I
  • CPSC 121: Computer Science I
  • CPSC 122: Computer Science II

We recommend these faculty members for questions on this pathway: