Career Pathways

Transferability and pathways

Students have many pathways to consider when choosing to study Bioinformatics at Langara. A Baccalaureate degree in Bioinformatics paves the way for direct employment or for graduate studies in BC or abroad.

Students have many pathways to study Bioinformatics at Langara.

Please check the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer website for specific transfer details at www.bctransferguide.ca.

Career opportunities

Bioinformatics specialists are in high demand in both academia and industry. Moreover, salaries are higher in bioinformatics than other fields in science. The responsibilities of a bioinformatician include data analysis, software development, project support, and computational infrastructure support. If you complete a BSc. in Bioinformatics at Langara, this degree will allow you to pursue a career as a Bioinformatician, Biostatistician or Data Scientist to name a few.
 

A group of Bioinformatics students learning through laboratory work in class.


Sectors in which bioinformatics trainees are in high demand include but are not limited to:

  • Life sciences research
  • Pharmaceutical sciences
  • Health care
  • Biotechnology
  • Natural resources and agriculture

Did you know?

BC is considered a worldwide bioinformatics activity hub. Bioinformatics specialists are in high demand all over the lower mainland.