Overview

Informatics from Northern Arizona University focuses on the practical application of computing and data analysis expertise to a broad range of domains. Study in this program is initially grounded in rigorous coursework that gives students the opportunity to master foundational computing and data analysis skills as well as gain in-depth knowledge in a scientific area closely associated with their emphasis, i.e. biology for the bioinformatics emphasis, ecology for the ecoinformatics emphasis, and astronomy for the astroinformatics emphasis.

By providing a broad foundation in computing and data analysis, consisting of computer science, programming, software engineering, statistics, and mathematics expertise, with in-depth study in an emphasis area, this program prepares graduates for a broad range of interdisciplinary careers in industry, government, and academic organizations or further post-graduate study.

Careers

The Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics prepares students for careers in the application of technological expertise to their chosen area of emphasis. Emerging fields, such as bioinformatics, ecoinformatics, and astroinformatics, allow students to work with the latest methods and tools and support advancements in science in a variety of industry, government, and academic settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Structures

Astrophysics

Statistical Analysis

Intermediate Statistics

Discrete Mathematics

University Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Flagstaff, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 669 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29568 USD / year

≈ 29568 USD / year
Out-of-State

29568 USD / year

≈ 29568 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11352 USD / year

≈ 11352 USD / year

Living costs

Flagstaff

United States

1010 - 1500 USD / month

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