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Bioinformatics, BS - Computing and Statistics Option

With a Bioinformatics degree in Computing and Statistics from the University of Central Missouri, you’ll acquire a foundation of interdisciplinary, in-demand skills to launch a career as a bioinformatician. Whether you want to work in agriculture, medicine, public health or beyond, you’ll gain the skills and expertise that organizations look for in data experts.

What is bioinformatics?

Bioinformatics connects the skills gap between biology and data science. You won’t just conduct scientific research or run statistical studies in biology, you’ll take data to the next level. You’ll learn how to document, analyze and visualize big sets of biological data.

A new approach to a bioinformatics degree

A bioinformatics career requires a broad set of skills. That’s why our undergraduate program curriculum prepares you to work with all kinds of data in different ways. As the only program of its kind in Missouri, UCM’s bachelor’s in Bioinformatics draws from many disciplines. With a Computing and Statistics emphasis, you’ll take courses in biology, chemistry, computer science and more, so that you can approach and understand big sets of data through many lenses.

Campus Information

Warrensburg

Our Midwestern charm and hospitality is something in which we’re proud. This is in addition to our nationally recognized and beautiful campus grounds.

Lee's Summit

UCM - Lee’s Summit balances convenience, affordability and flexibility without sacrificing the outstanding education delivered by the same, recognized faculty members who teach at the main campus in Warrensburg.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

One of the biggest reasons you chose the University of Central Missouri is because you knew UCM would prepare you for your future. In fact, 96% of our graduates say their academic program prepared them for success. UCM also has a 95% first destination success rate, which means our graduates are either working, going to graduate school, serving in the military, or participating in a volunteer or service program. The Career Services Center is an integral part of that preparation. Here you can explore internship and career opportunities, strengthen your job search skills and build important connections for your future. Whether you’re an alumni or a student on the Warrensburg or Lee’s Summit campus, Career Services at UCM is here for you—at no cost—throughout your life.

PSW Opportunity

3 yeaars PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

The international admissions process varies depending on your student type and whether you are pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree. In general, students pursuing a bachelor’s degree are classified as undergraduate. Below you will find admissions requirements explained by student type.

Please note, we consider Intensive English Program to Bachelor’s students to be undergraduate students (those in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree). Similarly, we consider Intensive English Program to Master’s applicants to be graduate students (those in pursuit of a master’s, education specialist, or doctoral degree).

Demonstration of English Proficiency

Proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

a. TOEFL exam score of 61 IBT*
b. IELTS exam score of 5.5*

If you do not meet this requirement, you may participate in our Intensive English Program to Bachelor's track.

*UCM does not currently accept the at-home version of the IELTS or TOEFL exam.

Transcripts

All undergraduate students are required to upload unofficial transcripts to their student portal (created upon application submission) and submit official transcripts to our office. These transcripts will be used for advisement purposes. Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above to be admissible. If the applicant has taken undergraduate coursework the cumulative GPA of the undergraduate coursework must be a 2.0 or higher to be admissible.

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University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri, United States