Bioinformatics

• Study breakthrough science in genetics and learn how data is used to improve lives.
• Use computer and molecular genetics labs on campus, which includes the Canterbury Sequencing Facility and the Ancient DNA Laboratory.
• UC has research centres that specialise in bioinformatics, with experts making breakthroughs in breast cancer detection and stroke risk research.

A Bioinformatics degree gives you an understanding of genomics and molecular biology, combined with professional, interdisciplinary skills in statistics, computer programming, and applying data to research outcomes.

This skillset will prepare you for many roles processing large amounts of data for medical needs, or even in developing new technologies in the field.

Career pathways could include:

• drug and medicine development
• clinical health testing
• forensics
• conservation.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Data Science.