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ChatGPT and AI Are on the Rise: Expand Your Machine Learning Skills and Fulfill Your Passion for Computer Science 

Explore the computer science skills needed in the biotech industry and how UMD's Biocomputational Engineering Program can prepare you.

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Broaden Your Career Trajectory with a BCE Degree!

Do you have a passion for statistics, data analysis, and visualization? 📈 Love machine learning and computer programming? 🖥️ Don't box yourself in with a computer science degree. Instead, expand your computer science horizons with a Biocomputational Engineering (BCE) Degree. Explore our new digital resource and discover the computer science skills and interests needed that will equip you to make an impact in the field of biotechnology! UMD’s BCE Program will provide you with the education, fundamentals, and computer science skills to help further technology in health and medicine. 🧬

The biotech field continues to grow, and there is no better time than now to begin your journey in the industry. The BCE program provides you the opportunity to learn the skills utilized in the health and science fields.

Discover what you’ll find in the eBook 👇

  • Why computer science skills are necessary in the biotech field
  • The global advances in health and medicine that have occurred from computer science and how technology has vastly improved healthcare
  • UMD’s Biocomputational Engineering program’s computer fundamentals, skills, and courses taught
  • Q&A about the program with Professor Bardia Yousefi
  • Career opportunities with a BCE degree

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What is Biocomputational Engineering?

Interested in computers and technology? Love to solve problems? Intrigued by biology and human health? Find out how UMD's undergraduate degree in Biocomputational Engineering combines all of these skills and disciplines.

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How do you get a job with a computer science emphasis in the biotech industry?

Biotech companies have a high demand for computer science-minded individuals who excel in programming and data sciences. Discover how you can break into the field and the different career pathways available.

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For more stories and information about the biotech field, subscribe to our blog — Biotech Bytes: Biocomputational Engineering Decoded. You'll receive the latest insights about the biotech industry, including advice on career pathways, research news, and stories from experts.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the program and your particular interests further, schedule a meeting with our program representative, Sivan Saravanapavan. Check out his schedule and book a meeting at a time that works for you!

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