Getting into Biology

[Blub]

I'm asking for a friend who's a high school student heading to college next year. She has no biology experience and only basic Python and Java skills. What majors or courses would you recommend for someone wanting to get into the field?

 

[crisprnavigator25]

If you're diving into the world of bioinformatics, computational biology, or data science, you're in for an exciting journey! Start off with some intro courses in biology to get the basics down. Don't forget to throw in a bit of programming and stats too! These subjects will help you build a solid foundation, and trust me, it'll make things so much easier down the road.

 

[Caitlyn P]

Start with a biology 101 and some intro programming/data science courses would be a good foundation. A major in biology, computer science, or a mix like bioinformatics works well, and she can always build from there as she figures out which side she enjoys more

 

[Blub]

If you're diving into the world of bioinformatics, computational biology, or data science, you're in for an exciting journey! Start off with some intro courses in biology to get the basics down. Don't forget to throw in a bit of programming and stats too! These subjects will help you build a solid foundation, and trust me, it'll make things so much easier down the road.

Would you recommend starting with general biology, or are there specific introductory courses that are particularly useful for someone aiming at computational biology?

 

[Blub]

Start with a biology 101 and some intro programming/data science courses would be a good foundation. A major in biology, computer science, or a mix like bioinformatics works well, and she can always build from there as she figures out which side she enjoys more

Got it, that sounds like a good starting point. Would you recommend focusing more on the biology side first, or building up her programming skills before diving into bioinformatics?