The science program in bioinformatics and molecular biochemistry is a unique program that integrates bioinformatics to research applications in genomics, biochemistry, and molecular medicine. The program is one of the first in the United States devoted exclusively to teaching important genome-wide approaches to medicine and biology.<br><br>Students in the program take a novel and focused approach to learning innovative bioinformatics technologies for analyzing high-throughput data from genomics and proteomics in a backdrop of biochemistry. Advanced biochemistry and molecular medicine courses provide strong foundational knowledge in biochemistry and biochemical genetics and medicine that paves the way for understanding the role of bioinformatics and utilizing bioinformatics-based approaches to research and clinical applications.<br><br>The course topics include leveraging genomic and other -omic data for biomedical knowledge discovery in the era of personalized medicine through large-scale data analysis, and the development of relevant algorithms and software.<br><br>Students gain real-world experience through numerous hands-on projects that solidify learning. Further, the program offers the option of preparing a thesis by completing a research project at George Washington University or other participating facilities at NIH, FDA, or Children's National Medical Center. Alternatively, the non-thesis option requires a hands-on practicum at participating institutions.<br><br>Upon graduation, students are prepared for careers in fields such as advanced biomedical research, genomics, bioinformatics, medicine, public health to law, and policy.