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May 27, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2026-2027
Computer Science, Pre-medical Bioinformatics Concentration, B.A.
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The B.A. in Computer Science with a concentration in Pre-medical Bioinformatics is designed for students who want to position themselves at the cutting edge of medicine, biotechnology, and data-driven science. This program prepares students with the scientific foundation required for medical school, while also equipping them with advanced computational skills that open doors to diverse career paths in healthcare, biomedical research, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Planning should be done in consultation with an academic advisor to tailor the program to each student’s professional goals.
All program-level Admission and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admissions Requirements .
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Admission Requirements
Freshmen Transfers - See University Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: A grade of C or above is required in any previously attempted Computer Science course(s). Students must be able to transfer credits for the equivalent of College Algebra.
Currently Enrolled Students - Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Must have earned 12 or more hours at UNC Charlotte
- Must have earned a grade of C or higher in MATH 1241 , or MATH 1120 (Note: Students coming in with MATH 1120 will still be required to take MATH 1241 for the Bachelor of Science program)
- Must have earned a grade of C or higher in ITSC 1212 , or ITSC 1110 , or DTSC 1302
- Participation in a Change of Major Workshop offered by the CCI Advising Center is required before becoming eligible to declare the Computer Science major. Details are on the CCI Advising website.
General Education Requirements (31-32 credit hours)
For details on all required courses, refer to the General Education Program. The degree plan below includes lab-based and non-lab science courses that fulfill both general education and major requirements, including introductory chemistry, physics, and bioinformatics courses. Students planning to apply to medical school are strongly encouraged to complete the following mathematics course, which aligns with common medical school prerequisites: Students planning to apply to medical school are strongly encouraged to complete the following mathematics course, which aligns with common medical school prerequisites: We additionally recommend the following general education math course for students interested in pursuing the intersection of bioinformatics, human health, and artificial intelligence: Major Courses (23 credit hours)
Core Courses (12 credit hours)
Computing Professionals Requirement (2 credit hours)
Math for Computer Science (3 credit hours)
Students should select from one of the following: Advanced Statistics Course (3 credit hours)
Capstone Course (3 credit hours)
Select one of the following: Concentration Courses (61 credit hours)
Required Concentration Courses (15 credit hours)
Medical Preparation Courses (46 credit hours)
Scientific Foundations of Human Health (16 credit hours)
Foundations in Chemistry (8 credit hours)
Foundations in Physics (8 credit hours)
Early Professional Development (19 credit hours)
Bioinformatic Approaches to Molecular Medicine (4 credit hours)
Computational Thinking for Modern Medicine (4 credit hours)
Ethics, Enterprise, and Regulation in Modern Biomedicine (3 credit hours)
Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Progression Requirements
Courses in the Major Courses and Concentration courses must be passed with a C or above. Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
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