As a discipline, Data Science for Biology requires computational expertise with biological knowledge to advance reach and science in a rich variety of fields, such as biochemistry, medical science, molecular genetics, ecology and evolutionary biology, computer science, applied chemistry, etc. The Data Science for Biology concentration provides students with fundamental and applied research skills training to equip them to take on scientific leadership in the life sciences industry addressing biological big data challenges across Ontario, Canada, and internationally.
Graduates of the MScAC who complete the Data Science for Biology concentration will enter the multi-billion-dollar bio-economy that is experiencing tremendous growth driven by the boom of big data and potential for such exciting and transformative developments as personalized medicine, precision agriculture, consumer-focused bioproducts and services, synthetic biology etc.
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Applied Research Scientist
Bioinformatics Researcher
Big Data Engineer