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Contact UsTo learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics offered in partnership with the Penn State Eberly College of Science, contact:
Dr. Istvan Albert Applied Bioinformatics Program OfficeEberly College of Science237W Millennium Science BuildingUniversity Park PA 16802Phone: 814-865-2281Fax: 814-863-1357Email: [email protected]
World Campus Admissions CounselorsPhone: 800-252-3592 (toll free within the United States)
814-865-5403 (local and international)Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit: worldcampus.psu.edu/appbio
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Graduate Certificate in Applied
Bioinformatics
Begin Your Application TodayTo pursue the Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics, you will first need to complete an online Graduate School Application Form, found by clicking on the “HOW TO APPLY” link from the program overview page at worldcampus.psu.edu/appbio.
To enroll in this graduate certificate program, you must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with credits substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State.
The following materials are also required as part of the application process:
• two official transcripts from each institution attended• TOEFL or IELTS score, if applicable
Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics
Learn how to utilize mathematics and computers to interpret genomic data and its impact on human diseases
Develop an understanding of algorithms and how they can be applied to biological questions
Discover new techniques for analyzing cellular and biological activities
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CurriculumThe four-course, 11-credit curriculum is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of bioinformatics theory and technology, and how to apply them to real-world issues.
Required courses:
BMMB 554 Foundations in Data-Driven Life Sciences (3 credits) Expanded overview of current developments and technique in computational biology and genomics.
BMMB 852 Applied Bioinformatics (2 credits) This course provides a foundation for students with biology backgrounds in the computational analysis and interpretation of biological data.
BMMB 551 Genomics (3 credits) Structure and function of genomes including use of some current web-based tools and resources for studies and research in genomics.
STAT 555 Statistical Analysis of Genomics Data (3 credits) Statistical analysis of high throughput biology experiments.
Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics, developed by Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, offers you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and learn from leading researchers in this cutting-edge field. The program was designed in collaboration with the University’s top-ranked Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
This 11-credit certificate is for professionals who need to use these technologies to understand and integrate biological and genetic data so they can make informed recommendations regarding gene-based drug discovery and development.
“Bioinformatics has fundamentally altered the field of biology, and now demands that life scientists become familiar with computational and statistical concepts that very few have been trained in. Penn State’s program goes beyond theory to cover major application domains of high throughput sequencing: SNP calling, ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, and de-novo assembly, while providing the necessary background knowledge in biology, statistics, and computational approaches.”
—Dr. Istvan Albert Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
Who Should Apply?If you are a current or aspiring professional who needs to understand or expand your knowledge of bioinformatics in order to advance your career, you may find this program valuable. You could benefit from this program if you work in one of the following roles:
• bioinformatics scientist• bioinformatics technician• bioinformatics statistician or biostatistician• system biologist• field bioinformatics scientist• next generation sequencing analyst• scientific programmer• bioinformatics programmer• clinical pipeline developer• genome curator• bioanalyst• bioinformatics software developer• biomedical engineer• geneticist
Online LearningTo meet your need to balance personal and professional commitments, the courses in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics are offered through Penn State’s World Campus. Your learning experience will be supported by frequent interaction with faculty and other students, access to information and instructional resources, and valuable academic advising and support services.
