Combine CS with Other Interests?

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Several master's programs integrate computer science with life sciences, particularly in the biotech sector, which is projected to offer substantial job opportunities in the coming decades. A strong recommendation is to explore bioinformatics, a field focused on applying data mining techniques to biological data, especially the human genome. This interdisciplinary approach combines programming skills with a deep understanding of biological sciences, making it an attractive option for those interested in solving complex problems at the intersection of technology and life sciences.
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What masters programs allow the integration of CS and life sciences?

I was advised by a software engineer at my internship that I should do more than just study computer science. I really like programming, and I want to learn more about how computers work, but I also have a strong interest in other sciences, namely chemistry and physics. The software engineer advised that I look into biotech since it is a booming industry that will be a good source of jobs for decades to come in the US. This sounds good to me, because I like using computers to solve problems but I want those problems to be interesting.

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blaughli said:
What masters programs allow the integration of CS and life sciences?

I was advised by a software engineer at my internship that I should do more than just study computer science. I really like programming, and I want to learn more about how computers work, but I also have a strong interest in other sciences, namely chemistry and physics. The software engineer advised that I look into biotech since it is a booming industry that will be a good source of jobs for decades to come in the US. This sounds good to me, because I like using computers to solve problems but I want those problems to be interesting.

Thanks

Learn some bio-informatics. It's a huge field. Basically about applying datamining techniques to the human genome.
 

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