Department of Bio-Life Information - My career choice? (Korea)

In relation to middle and high school students' advancement, they must collect information on their field of interest, receive counseling, select a department, and prepare consistently in order to select a department that suits their talents, interests, interests, passion, and long-term goals. Let’s find out whether the Department of Bio-Life Information fits my aptitude and goals.

 

 

My career choice,

which department should I choose?

 

◆ Bio-Life Information Department ◆

 

 

Department of Bio-Life Information

 

Ⅰ. Such students should choose the Department of Bio-Life Information...

 

The Department of Bio-Life Information is a convergence field of life science and information science, and is an academic field that performs a variety of roles. Below are some of the characteristics, talents, aptitude, passion, interests, etc. that students who choose the Department of Biomedical Information may have.

 

1. Interest in and understanding of life sciences and information sciences

Since the Department of Bio-Life Information is located at the intersection of life science and information science, students must have interest in and basic understanding of life science and information science. Along with knowledge of life phenomena and biodiversity, an understanding of databases, algorithms, programming, etc. is required.

 

2. Data analysis and biological information processing capabilities

In the Department of Biomedical Information, the ability to collect and analyze large amounts of biological data is important. Students must be able to use techniques such as statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning to process and interpret biological information.

 

3. Programming and computer science thinking

Because the Department of Biomedical Information is a field of information science, programming and computer science thinking skills are required. Students must have the ability to process and analyze data using programming languages. Additionally, an understanding of problem solving and algorithm design is required.

 

4. Cooperation and teamwork skills

Cooperation and teamwork skills are important in the Department of Biomedical Information. This is because we often carry out projects or conduct research in collaboration with experts in various fields. Students must be able to perform collaborative tasks through effective communication and collaboration with others.

 

5. Problem solving and creativity

The Department of Biomedical Information requires problem solving and creativity. In the process of analyzing and interpreting biological information, students must recognize problems and find new approaches. Additionally, you must be able to generate new ideas and contribute to research or technology development related to bioinformation analysis.

 

Of course, students with various other characteristics and talents can succeed in the Department of Biomedical Information.

 

The important thing is to consider whether you can achieve problem solving and innovation by combining life and information science based on your interests and passion.

 

 

Ⅱ. Overview of Bio-Life Information Department

The Department of Bio-Life Information is a department that conducts research to become the main axis of the 21st century bio industry by cultivating the ability to develop bio materials and new products using them, and integrating basic and applied science fields. As interest in the bio and health industries increases, the Department of Bio-Life Information aims to train professionals who can provide hands-on education focused on field trips and field training.

 

 

Ⅲ. Jobs related to bio-life information

Biological researchers, food engineering technicians, pharmaceutical salespeople, etc., pharmaceutical quality control centers, environmental engineering technicians

 

 

Ⅳ. Qualifications related to bio-life information department

Air environment industry engineer, biotechnology engineer, biological classification engineer, water environment industry engineer, etc., food industry engineer, seed industry engineer, etc.

 

 

Ⅴ. Bio-Life Information Department Characteristics

The growth of the bio industry is a global trend, and it is growing with continued interest in Korea as well, so the future outlook for the bio-life information department is also bright. In the Department of Bio-Life Information, we focus on discovering the genetic information of our body, learning how to extract genes from cells and techniques for changing genes within cells, and developing new medicines.

 

 

Ⅵ. Fields of entry after graduating from the Department of Bio-Life Information

● Businesses and industries

Bio-related companies, pharmaceutical companies, food companies, cosmetics companies, chemical product-related companies, etc.

 

● Government and public institutions

Public institutions related to biotechnology such as Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea Institute of Food and Drug Safety, Korea Health Industry Development Institute, etc.

 

 

VII. Main subjects studied

● Animal cell culture and experimental zoology

You will be trained in medium preparation, sterilization, aseptic manipulation, and cell line inoculation and subculture techniques necessary for culturing animal cells, and learn systematic management methods for laboratory animals.

 

● Molecular cell biology and experiments

Understand life phenomena at the molecular and cellular levels. Equipped with theoretical understanding and experimental capabilities for the structure and function of proteins and DNA, gene expression regulation mechanisms based on DNA base sequence structure and chromosome structure, and the latest DNA manipulation and protein purification technologies, including PCR.

 

● Biotechnology and experimentation

We teach basic theories and experimental techniques of biotechnology. It helps students understand the latest trends in the bio field, which are social issues, and provides individual training through hands-on training, including basic weight/volume quantification, how to use basic bio laboratory equipment such as micro pipettes, reagent preparation methods, pH measurement methods, and how to use basic analysis equipment. Train to become proficient.

 

● Biotechnology instrument analysis

Training on how to operate, maintain, and manage various biotechnology analysis devices (PCR, HPLC, FPLC, etc.) that are continuously being upgraded with the development of biotechnology and IT technology, and how to use the application programs necessary to interpret and utilize analysis result data. Learn.

 

● Bio information system

Learn bioinformatics, an applied science that uses computers and analysis software for biological research.