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Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

About The Academic Program

The Bioinformatics program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to apply information technology, programming, and computer science in medical research and biology fields. It also covers the use of computer technologies such as database design and the development of algorithms for collecting and analyzing medical and biological data, and designing models that assist in medical, pharmaceutical, and genetic research, among others.

Major

Science in Bioinformatics

Language of instruction

English

Duration

4 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Career opportunities

• Bioinformatics Specialist • Health Informatics Specialist - 262107 • Bioinformatics Technician • Health Informatics Technician – 325201 • Data Analyst - 212004 • Laboratory Technician - 321201 • Academic Researcher – 235906 • Professional Trainer – 232001 • Higher Education Faculty Member – 231001 • All these roles are available in research centers and educational and service institutions, both government and private.

Nature and Goals of the Program

The comprehensive structure of the program is as follows: In the first academic year, the program offers several foundational courses in the fields of biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and medical chemistry. This is followed by various specialized courses in the field of bioinformatics, focusing on integrating computing concepts with biological and medical sciences. All courses vary in content, focusing on cognitive abilities, practical and analytical skills for biological data, and scientific research skills. In the final year, the program develops the students' practical skills through several research projects and field training in relevant research centers and institutions. All of this aims to qualify the students to deeply understand the use of information technology and artificial intelligence in understanding and analyzing biological and genetic processes.

1 . Developing students' skills in building and organizing biological and medical databases.
2 Enhancing social responsibility and volunteer work in biological data management.
3 Empowering students with research skills in bioinformatics.
4 Offering an educational environment conducive to producing knowledge in bioinformatics to advance the knowledge-based economy.
5 Preparing students for the bioinformatics job market.

1 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate complex biological problems and develop innovative solutions using computational and statistical methods.
2 Social Responsibility: Graduates will take responsibility for applying their knowledge in bioinformatics to serve community needs, including promoting public health initiatives and environmental sustainability in a purposeful manner to address real-world
3 Research and Innovation: Graduates will be able to conduct independent research in bioinformatics and contribute to advancements in fields such as genomics, proteomics, systems biology, and personalized medicine.
4 Ethical Awareness: Graduates will understand the ethical issues in bioinformatics research, including issues related to data privacy, sharing, and responsible conduct in research.
5 Broad Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Graduates will have a deep understanding of biological concepts, computational techniques, statistical methods, and tools used in bioinformatics.
6 Ability to Adapt and Continuous Learning: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to adapt to emerging technologies and methodologies in bioinformatics and commit to continuous learning and ongoing development.
7 Proficiency in Computational and Analytical Data Skills: Graduates will be proficient in programming languages, with the ability to develop and implement algorithms to analyze large biological datasets and use bioinformatics tools and databases efficientl
8 Leadership and Initiative: Graduates will demonstrate leadership qualities and initiative in identifying and seizing opportunities to apply bioinformatics principles and techniques to solve real-world biological problems.
9 Effective Communication and Teamwork: Graduates will possess strong communication skills that enable them to convey complex biological information collaboratively and effectively to interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Community Building in Islam 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Studies in Saudi Literature 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2
Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
Introduction to Professional Nursing 2
Health Education 2
Health Education 2
Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts 2
Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah 2
Health Education 2
Introduction to Professional Nursing 2
Health Education 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
Molecular and Genetics Epidemiology 3
Artificial Intelligence in Biology 3
Big Data Analytics 3
Organic Chemistry 3
Health Informatics 3
Principles of Linear Algebra 3
Anatomy and Physiology 3
Vaccines and Viral Immunology 3
Medical Microbiology 3
Environmental Microbiology 3
Microbiomes 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
General Biology 3
General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
English language (1) 3
Calculus(1) 3
General Statistics 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Programming Language )1) 6
Probability theory 4 ( MATH103TOR MATH102TOR Math102OR MATH103 )AND ( MATH161TOR MATH162OR MATH261TOR MATH161 )
General Physics (1) 3
English language (2) 3 ENG101-1OR ( ENG101AND ENG102 )
Biochemistry 3 CHEM104OR HFSC101-1OR CHEM103

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Cell Biology 3 BIO101OR BIO105
Introduction to Bioinformatics 3
Discrete Structures 4
Introduction to Data Science 3 CS110OR CS110T
Biostatistics 0 OR 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Genetics 3 BIO101OR BIO105
Essential Molecular Biology 3
Data Structures and Algorithms 3 CS110
Database Systems 4 CS110
Sequence Bioinformatics 3 BIF230

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Machine Learning in Biology 3 BIF220
Computational Methods for Biological Modeling and Simulation 3 CS110
Scientific Research Skills 2
Microbiology 3
Genome science 3 BIF212

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Quantitative Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory 2 BIF210AND BIF212
Big Data in Bioinformatics 4 BIF220
Genome Sequencing and Analysis 3 BIF314
Bioethics and Biosafety 3 BIO101TOR BIO101OR BIO105

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Essential Proteomics 3 CHEM254
Exploring and Visualizing Biological Data 3 BIF220
Special Topics in Bioinformatics 3 BIF230
Graduation Project I 3 BIF380

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Graduation Project II 3 BIF481
Co-op Training 6