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Bioinformatics and Genomics

Graduate Certificate

Grand Rapids • Face to face (?) • 12 Credits

Bioinformatics and genomics have become crucial components of life science research and industry, including biotechnology, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Overview

Grand Valley's graduate certificate in Bioinformatics and Genomics is designed to enhance the skills of individuals with a background in life sciences, preparing them for advanced roles in biotechnology, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. The program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge research equipment and emphasizes faculty-student collaboration

The curriculum includes core courses such as Bioinformatics: Tools and Techniques for Life Scientists, Computer Modeling and Drug Design, and Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics. Students also select electives like Molecular Ecology, Software Engineering, Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, Principles of Database Design, High-performance Computing, and Statistical Methods for BiologistsStudying bioinformatics and genomics at Grand Valley provides significant advantages, including access to state-of-the-art technology and research opportunities. The program's location in a growing biotechnology hub enhances career prospects, making graduates more competitive in job and graduate program application.

Bioinformatics and genomics student have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities. The program's location in a growing biotechnology hub enhances career prospects, making graduates more competitive in job and graduate program applications.

Admission Information

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education and undergraduate life science experience (e.g. biology, genetics, or biochemistry).

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Program Website

Cell and Molecular Biology Department

gvsu.edu/cmb
3300A Kindschi Hall of Science
(616) 331-2315

Program Director

Mark Staves, Ph.D.
(616) 331-2473

Career Opportunities

Michigan National

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Earnings statistics

Annual Earnings	Percentile
$ 59,112.68	10%
$ 77,669.94	25%
$ 98,818.91	50%
$124,506.02	75%
$147,608.24	90%

Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.

Top skills

Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Writing
Active Listening

Earnings statistics

Annual Earnings	Percentile
$ 60,153.03	10%
$ 62,379.25	25%
$ 65,568.14	50%
$ 72,264.93	75%
$ 94,417.61	90%

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

Top skills