Bachelor of Science in Biological and Medical Physics (Honours) - Bioinformatics (Co-op)

Our Bioinformatics Option might be what you're looking for. You'll learn how to take vast amounts of scientific and biological data that would take years to sort through manually, and process it in computational terms in just a matter of minutes. Talk to an academic advisor in second year to add this to your degree. This option is open to all Faculty of Science students.If you enjoy biology and physics and want a career in medical technology or health research, Life Physics at Waterloo is for you. Run by the Department of Physics and Astronomy one of the largest and most innovative physics departments in Canada this flexible and interdisciplinary program is based on a solid foundation of physics, chemistry, and biology. Not to mention that students have the opportunity to gain paid work experience through their co op work terms. You’ll enjoy small classes, hands on labs, and the opportunity to get involved in research and teaching.