Program overview
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field under engineering, focusing on using computer technology to analyze massive biological data (e.g., DNA, protein sequences). You'll learn to write code (Python/R), run algorithms, and build databases to decode the secrets hidden in genes. Courses include Introduction to Bioinformatics, Genomics, Algorithm Design, Machine Learning, and Database Systems. It's perfect for students who enjoy biology and don't mind programming — you don't need to be a biology expert, but logical thinking and patience are key. Chinese universities are highly active in this field, with strong collaborations like those with BGI, and top labs at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, and Tsinghua University, offering access to real human genome data.