The Bachelor’s in Computer Science: Bioinformatics at
La Sierra University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
La Sierra University is deeply rooted in its Christian values and is committed to nurturing both the intellectual and spiritual development of its students. La Sierra offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and health.
Known for its emphasis on service, La Sierra encourages students to engage in community outreach and make a positive impact on society. The campus is characterized by a supportive and close-knit community where students can explore their passions, contribute to meaningful causes, and grow personally and academically. With a commitment to academic excellence and a focus on ethical leadership, La Sierra University strives to prepare students not only for successful careers but also for a life of purpose and service.
This is a career path in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science. Computer Science is the study of the principles of how computers work, and the use of computers to solve problems. Students take a range of core classes before choosing an emphasis such as bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is a cross discipline between biology, computer science and mathematics, where huge amounts of biological data, particularly in genetics, are analyzed and interpreted. Common uses of bioinformatics include the identification of genes to better understand the genetic basis of disease.
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La Sierra University places a strong emphasis on the integration of academic excellence with spiritual growth. Offering a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning arts and sciences, business, education, and health, the university creates an environment where students can explore their intellectual and personal passions.
La Sierra is characterized by a close-knit and supportive community that encourages students to actively participate in community service and outreach. The university's ethos centers on instilling values of ethical leadership and social responsibility, preparing students not just for successful careers but also for a purpose-driven life. With its foundation in Christian principles, La Sierra University provides an education that seeks to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to make positive contributions to both their professions and society at large.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
