How to become a computational biologist?

The qualifications to have a career as a computational biologist include a doctorate in biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Most employers also require that you have three to five years of industry experience. A computational biologist must be proficient with complex computer systems, biochemistry, and computer scripting languages such as PERL or Python. Key skills for this career include the ability to problem-solve and communicate well.