There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the
current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity,
as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.
Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to
incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational
methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply
this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education,
students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational
concentration or Biotechnology concentration.
Application Requirements:
- Application with statement of purpose
- Resume
- Official College Transcript(s)
- No Application Fee* or Test Scores Required
30-32 credits • On-campus and online classes • Rolling admissions • 2 distinct concentrations • Available as a 4+1 program
There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the
current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity,
as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.
Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to
incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational
methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply
this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education,
students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational
concentration or Biotechnology concentration.
Application Requirements:
- Application with statement of purpose
- Resume
- Official College Transcript(s)
- No Application Fee* or Test Scores Required
30-32 credits • On-campus and online classes • Rolling admissions • 2 distinct concentrations • Available as a 4+1 program
There is an incredible need for properly prepared bioinformaticians, to address the
current revolution in biology. The field of bioinformatics will be a constant necessity,
as the amount of data keeps growing and the nature of it keeps changing.
Juniata is a leader in the GCAT-SEEK Consortium, a group of educators who seek to
incorporate cutting-edge, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies and computational
methods into their curricula to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply
this technology to investigate biological questions. To further specialize their education,
students can design their curriculum to follow one of two concentrations: Computational
concentration or Biotechnology concentration.
Application Requirements:
- Application with statement of purpose
- Resume
- Official College Transcript(s)
- No Application Fee* or Test Scores Required
30-32 credits • On-campus and online classes • Rolling admissions • 2 distinct concentrations • Available as a 4+1 program
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Request InformationPrerequisites for Entry
Entry into the Master of Bioinformatics program requires an earned bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or computer science.
Master of Bioinformatics
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Master of Bioinformatics
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100% Placement
100% of Bioinformatics graduates either got into their top Ph.D. program or are currently employed by biotech companies or hospitals.
Biotech Collaborations
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Wright Labs
Wright Labs applies novel microbial genomics methods to solve medical and environmental problems within a network of +80 academic, governmental, and private institutions. Founded at Juniata College’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Wright Labs is a story of student-led scientific innovation and entrepreneurship. We hire students and post-graduates through a plethora of research internships and new-hire opportunities. These high-impact practices enable researchers to create, dream, and design something of their very own, directly facilitating their self-discovery process.
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CSI - Contamination Source Identification
CSI is the first, comprehensive technology that delivers nucleic acid sequencing data from clinical samples in a timeframe allowing for rapid diagnosis and selection of targeted antimicrobial therapies, thereby improving antibiotic stewardship. Our proprietary databases are continuously re-populated with pathogens identified from spatiotemporally relevant samples, keeping pace with rapid pathogen evolution and transmission routes. In addition, CSI computational pipelines perform real-time detection of antibiotic resistance genes, key to surveillance, infection control, and modeling emergence of antibiotic resistance.
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The Central Pennsylvania Clinic
The Central Pennsylvania Clinic – A Medical Home for Special Children and Adults, is incorporated as a non-profit medical clinic providing comprehensive medical care in the service of people with special needs caused by genetic disorders. This unique center serves patients, and their families, from the Plain and English communities of Central Pennsylvania.
Interdisciplinary Nature
Interdisciplinary Nature
Interdisciplinary Nature
Interdisciplinary Nature
Outcomes That Matter
A Juniata bioinformatics student will:
- Understand the different disciplines and application of bioinformatics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
- Acquire, validate, analyze, and present data to support biological interpretation
- Apply computational and statistical methods utilizing a variety of modern tools, technologies, and programming languages to solve problems in the life sciences
- Apply appropriate data visualization techniques for complex data
- Acquire the facility to interpret primary scientific literature
- Conduct a bioinformatics study in industry and/or the research environment
- Communicate technical information clearly to specific audiences
- Understand and uphold ethical guidelines applicable to data management, algorithm/software implementation, development, and data analysis.
Outcomes That Matter
A Juniata bioinformatics student will:
- Understand the different disciplines and application of bioinformatics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
- Acquire, validate, analyze, and present data to support biological interpretation
- Apply computational and statistical methods utilizing a variety of modern tools, technologies, and programming languages to solve problems in the life sciences
- Apply appropriate data visualization techniques for complex data
- Acquire the facility to interpret primary scientific literature
- Conduct a bioinformatics study in industry and/or the research environment
- Communicate technical information clearly to specific audiences
- Understand and uphold ethical guidelines applicable to data management, algorithm/software implementation, development, and data analysis.