Graduates in bioinformatics will:

• Acquire technical skills at the interface of biology, computer science, chemistry and mathematics

• Learn biological and chemical laboratory techniques

• Develop computer programming capabilities

• Use mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze results from laboratory experiments and computer outputs

• Understand key problems, proposed solutions and future challenges of the bioinformatics field

• Demonstrate effective and ethical decision-making abilities in facing issues relating to human health and animal treatment.