Bioinformatics and computational biology

Certificate, graduate

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Speak the language of science

If you're looking to expand your expertise and stand out in today’s data-driven science fields, the graduate certificate in bioinformatics and computational biology (BCB) is a powerful addition to your academic path. Our program helps you build a strong foundation in bioinformatics, mathematics and computational sciences — areas that are essential to biotechnology, medical research and conservation biology.

You'll develop the skills to participate in interdisciplinary research and industry projects and confidently explain BCB concepts to people from a wide range of backgrounds. Most importantly, you’ll learn to speak the shared ‘language’ that connects professionals across biological, mathematical and computational sciences.

Overview

College:

College of Science

Duration:

12 credits

Locations:

Moscow, Coeur d'Alene

Turn science into clear impact

Application information

Applicants for the bioinformatics and computational biology graduate certificate must meet the following admission requirements:

Education level: Bachelor's
GPA: 3.0
GRE: No
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 100/7.0/120 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
Number of references: no references required
Other requirements: No

Program availability

Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
Eligible for WRGP award
Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
Deadlines: general application deadlines

For more information, check out the Graduate Certificate page.

Contact information

Biological Sciences department contact:
Paul Hohenlohe
hohenlohe@uidaho.edu

Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001

Tuition and fees

Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.

For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.

Learn more about cost of attendance.

Degree fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

Are a graduate student studying biology, computer science, mathematics or statistics
Aim to work in biotechnology, medical sciences or conservation biology
Seek interdisciplinary training
Desire formal recognition of bioinformatics expertise

Related clubs and organizations

BCB Graduate Student Association
Each week many BCB students participate in IIDS Lunch that occurs once a week all year long. These regular lunches expose BCB students to information, discussions and a culture of productive collegial collaborations that most students at U.S. universities do not have access to

Career outcomes