Course Overview

Western University’s Honours Bachelor of Computer Science with a specialization in Bioinformatics combines rigorous computer science training with molecular biology, genetics, and computational genomics. Students master algorithm design, software development, database management, and statistical data analysis applied to biological systems.

The curriculum integrates high-performance computing with biological wet-lab insights to decode complex DNA, RNA, and protein structures. Under faculty guidance, students engage in cutting-edge computational research and practical lab projects. Graduates step into high-demand R&D roles in biotechnology, biomedical software engineering, and pharmaceutical research.