Bioinformatics Degree

As a growing branch of biology, bioinformatics is the study of how software applications are being used to understand and process biological data. Being an interdisciplinary field of study within biology, bioinformatics leverages work from many fields such as: computer programming, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, computational biology, cell biology, web development, data mining, molecular biology, database management, and biochemistry. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer bioinformatics degrees.

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Saint Vincent College

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Saint Vincent College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Saint Vincent College has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Vincent College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1415 to 1740 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 67% of which only 33% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Saint Vincent College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.stvincent.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Database Architects

Description

Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).