NOTE: As of March, 2008, this program is no longer accepting new students.

Bioinformatics is one of the fastest growing segments of the biotech industry. This field examines the use of computing for data interpretation and management in a wide variety of biological research areas including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, genetics, and evolution.

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics Essentials explores the role of bioinformatics from high-tech data generation analysis to biological discovery and drug development. The program provides students with a broad understanding of applied methods and technologies with post-genomic applications and emerging technologies that use proteomics in drug discovery. Students interested in this program should have prior knowledge, experience, or coursework in molecular biology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. BIO 4310 Topics in Molecular Biology is strongly recommended for applicants without a bioscience background. The courses in this certificate also serve as a concentration in the Master of Professional Studies in Informatics.