Bioinformatics focuses on applying computer-based technologies to the areas of biological, biomedical, and biotechnological research. Students in this program study a number of disciplines related to biomedical informatics, such as public health, clinical health, statistics and social sciences related to cognitive understanding. Both courses and scientific research are completed by students in this program. In order to be eligible for this program, students must have a bachelor's degree in science or another related field.
Biometrics is a field that seeks to solve problems in the biological sciences and similar fields through statistics and other computer methods of making calculations, such as calculus and complex algebra. The program for this degree can include studies of computer simulations, theoretical work and analysis of real data. As this is a math-heavy program, a strong score on the math GRE is usually required, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Biostatistics is a field that applies both descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedicine and public health. This is a mathematics-intensive program and requires extensive experience in linear algebra and multivariable calculus. Admission to this program also requires good GRE math test scores and a bachelor's in a related field.
This program is designed to further develop students' technical understanding and begin exploration or the implementations of their work on groups or on society as a whole. The environment, ecology and wildlife are heavily covered topics. To be admitted to this program, a bachelor's degree and GRE scores are usually required. Along with courses, students in this program must run their own research project and develop a thesis to defend.