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Bioinformatics Scientists

Education

Most biological scientists need a Ph.D. in biology or one of its subfields to work in independent research or development positions. Other positions are available to those with a master's or bachelor's degree in the field.

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Biostatistics. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $18,698.00 per year

Biometry/Biometrics. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $25,521.00 per year

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $11,660.00 per year

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $25,093.00 per year

Computational Biology. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $26,923.00 per year

Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $31,349.00 per year

Mathematical Biology. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $15,056.00 per year

General Qualifications

Biological scientists should be able to work independently or as part of a team and be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Those in private industry, especially ...

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Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Chemistry

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
University of Minnesota-Twin C...
65,213
Ohio State University-Main Campus
63,184
University of Washington-Seatt...
49,806
Florida State University
45,160
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
43,848
University of California-Los A...
41,488
George Mason University
39,977
Boston University
39,934
Brigham Young University-Provo
39,346
University of California-Berkeley
38,970
Data supplied by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center
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