They of course want to hire them directly afterwards. Back here in Halifax, a consulting firm is training people in computer animation. The classes are full and expanding in the near future. Having three sound stages on the waterfront probably helps explain why we need computer animation personnel as Halifax is rapidly becoming a major centre for film production in Canada. It would certainly be a good idea to include some computer courses in your degree program.
Biologists use computers extensively in modelling and number crunching.
They do not usually hire computer programmers to work for them. Rather they hire Biology grads with computer knowhow.