What is Bioinformatics? Is it better than a biology degree?

I think it is easier to get a job in bioinformatics, because they are much needed. A lot of people take biology, and bioinfomatics is a harder study than biology.

Think you could get a job in computer science, but not really in plain biology. The informatics part is usually a big part of this degree, with less pure biology, but maybe some proteomics and definitely more statistics.

Unlikely, either way you will it will be hard getting a job with just a biology or bioinformatics degree since-since most expect you to have completed post graduate studies-either way biology would be more the sufficient enough to gain entry to post grad bioinformatics studies.

BUT, keep in mind that bioinformatics is still a relative new field so finding a job would be much easier-maybe employers will favor someone will a strong background in bioinformatics as someone with just biology would be more focused.

Also note you also will be competing with engineers for bioinformatic roles.