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Applied & Computational Mathematics Emphasis (ACME)
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Bioinformatics

Course Requirements
Major Academic Plan
Career Paths

RequirementsClass NumberClass NameHours*OfferedPrerequisitesNotes
Complete AllCELL 120Science of Biology3:3:0F/W/Spr-If you are a Biology Major, BIO 130 is also accepted
MMBIO 240Molecular Biology3:3:0F/W/SprBIO 130
Or MMBIO 121
Or CELL 120		Recommended
Chem 105 or Chem 111 (4 credits)
CS 240Advanced Software Construction4:3:1All Semesters/TermsCS 235
BIO 364Bioinformatics Algorithms3:3:0FCS 240
& MMBIO 240		 
Indirectly RequiredCS 235Data Structures and Algorithms3:3:0F/W/SpCS 111
OptionalPWS 340Genetics3:3:0F/WMMBIO 240
Or CHEM 381
Or CHEM 481

*Hours are Credit : Lecture : Lab

A double major in this field will also be accepted.

Bioinformatics Concentration Recommended Schedule

Each concentration has 2 MAPs (Major Academic Plans); one for students who have completed MATH 113 (Start with EMC2) and those who have not (Start with Math 112).

Bioinformatics: EMC2

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  • It is recommended that you take the classes highlighted in blue as part of the EMC2 program (see EMC2.byu.edu).  If you have credit for Math 113, you can start EMC2 now.

Bioinformatics: No Prior Calculus Credit

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  • *Bioinformatics majors should enroll in BIO 165 instead of CS 110. BIO 165 covers very similar material, but with a specific focus on bioinformatics. BIO 165 requires prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 130.

The job titles and graduate degree fields listed below are representative examples of the career and educational paths pursued by our graduates. Many additional opportunities are available depending on your interests and career goals.

Sample Job Titles


  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analytics Engineer
  • Research Scientist

Sample Graduate School Degrees


Master's Degrees

  • Mathematics

    Doctoral Degrees (PhD)

    • While we do not currently have alumni-reported Doctoral Degree outcomes for this concentration, graduates are well prepared to pursue a wide range of professional and educational opportunities.