With a focus on information gathering and analysis, bioinformatics programs generally teach students how to study biological information. Programs may include various science-based courses, along with classes on computers, data systems, collection methods and information analysis.

The formal higher education system of Finland is the 7-3-2-2 pattern. The university takes two years in vocational or technical education and finally two-year pre-tertiary education. Finland also has several public as well as private universities that have enabled accessibility of higher education to students.