Informatics examines technology and how people work with technology to create workplace solutions. In today’s world, computer systems are becoming more and more complex, yet clients want systems that are simple to use. Through classroom study, community-based project work and mandatory co-op work terms, you will gain the knowledge and experience you need to design and build modern, complex computer systems that your clients will find intuitive and easy to use. Develop your skills by working on real projects in the community You’ll gain relevant work experience and develop your skills by working on real, community-based projects as part of your coursework. Recent projects include a partnership between Informatics students and the Nova Scotia Fire Fighters School, where students worked on website development, e-commerce, database management and technical training.

Not only are Dalhousie’s Informatics grads highly trained technical professionals, they’re also strong communicators, problem solvers, and team players—with skills that have made them highly sought after in this growing job market. Whether you choose to specialize in bioinformatics, software engineering, or health informatics, the real-world skills you'll learn will be highly valued once you're out in the workplace. Making a difference Kathryn Duffy is an Informatics student specializing in Bioinformatics. "What's rewarding," she says, "is the fact that I can really see how it's going to make a difference... I'm using computers to do stuff that would take a long time otherwise." Watch the Dalhousie "Discover the Unexpected" video in which Kathryn talks about how the program is helping her achieve her career goals.