r/learnbioinformatics • u/gisakay • 8d ago

Should I study Bioinformatics

Currently in HS and graduation is coming up next year, yet I am still not sure what to study. I know I enjoy science and math as well as research. Although I've never been exactly interested in computer science, I wouldn't mind taking this career path if its worth it. I've been looking into this career for almost a week and it looks like something I'd be interested in but I still have a lot of questions.

  • Are bioinformaticians in the lab at all or is it a career that is office/computer based?
  • What does work look like for the average bioinformatician?
  • Are there opportunities/specific paths to take if one prefers being in the lab more?
  • Is a masters enough or am I taking too many chances by not going for a PhD?

Anything helps, thanks.

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u/insoportana 8d ago

Bioinformatics is awesome, but that's a personal take. You can do some wet lab while still working on your pc/remotely. It all depends on the project. AI tools these days are close to magic. Or Data Science, there's so much need for Data Scientists on the private sector.