BA in Biology - Bioinformatics in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology offers a versatile curriculum designed to equip students for advanced studies in life sciences or to combine with disciplines like law, ethics, history, sociology, computer science, and business administration.

This degree establishes a strong biological foundation while reducing certain chemistry and quantitative demands present in the B.S. program. B.A. candidates enjoy greater freedom to choose biology courses or other liberal arts electives. Note that unlike the B.S., the B.A. doesn't meet medical school prerequisites.

A Bioinformatics Concentration is available for Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science majors.

To earn this concentration, students must complete specific core and elective courses. Credits from a student's primary major can apply toward bioinformatics requirements. For instance, standard biology major courses satisfy BIOL 2000+ electives, while BIOL 4200, 5240, or 6160 can serve dual purposes. Computer Science majors automatically meet their three-course CS requirement through core classes, and B.S. candidates fulfill Probability via CSCI 2244 (Randomness and Computation).