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Major in biology or chemistry or biochemistry with some higher level computer use and some statistics classes.
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Take courses with a laboratory section.
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See if you can get a work/study job or thesis project or research position (part-time) to participate in bioinformatics (ask guidance counselors; this may be during a summer or school year).
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Some of the higher level jobs require a Masters (M.S. -2 years) or a Doctorate (Ph.D. -2 to 6 years). When you are a junior, check into the job market (WWW, newspaper, guidance counselor, job search sites) or graduate school.
Information About Taking GRE
Peterson Guide to Graduate Progams
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Check into the bioinformatics tools and uses at the NIH site to see how computers are used in the Biotech field.
NIH Web Site
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