MS in Bioinformatics Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MS in Bioinformatics program, students will be able to:

• Manage health, medical, and bio-informatics information using best practices in data stewardship; data science and data analytics; and human-centered design and systems.
• Define and successfully address a tractable research question or real-world problem in health, medical, and bio-informatics using the appropriate scientific and/or research methods.
• Accurately convey the implications of analytical results (in both oral and written modalities) to diverse stakeholders.
• Articulate and critique ethical standpoints within which complex sociotechnical and bio-informatics design occurs.
• Demonstrate best practices for providing value, leadership, and team building in health, medical, and bio-informatics.
• Stay up-to-date by learning how to read, analyze, discuss, synthesize, and critique advances reported in the health, medical, and bio-informatics research literature.