Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics

About this programme

You should have an academic background in one of the following, or in a field related to: Don't have prior computational experience? Expand your knowledge and skills in computer science and programming using Unix systems, algorithms, data structures, string manipulation, basic concepts of software development and programming languages. Have a background in computer science? Learn basic concepts of biological and genetic information and master further data analysis skills in a focused topic area, such as bioinformatic algorithms, genomics and medical informatics. You'll also demonstrate competency with programming languages. The application of genomics technologies, of which bioinformatics constitutes the core, helps to solve real-world problems in multiple sectors, including health services, agriculture, environment, forestry, and mining, providing new insights into management and sustainable resource strategies in these industries. Additionally, national labour market data shows many of the learning outcomes and objectives as highly desired skills (see detailed learning outcomes below). Graduates of this certificate program will also develop general in-demand skills in research, communication, collaboration, problem solving, and organization. In case of discrepancies between this page and the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue , the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue shall prevail. Applicants should have an academic background in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or Computer Sc