Bioinformatics and Genomics
Undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate in Bioinformatics and Genomics prepares students for careers in biotechnology, medicine, and pharmaceuticals with hands-on experience and active faculty research involvement.
The curriculum covers essential topics like bioinformatics tools, computer modeling, drug design, genomics, and molecular diagnostics, along with electives in programming, computational science, and statistics.
Bioinformatics students will have access to cutting-edge facilities, research opportunities, and a location in a growing biotechnology hub, enhancing career prospects and graduate program competitiveness. Career options are already numerous and will become more plentiful in the future as part of the big data analytics field. Students trained in these novel techniques will be more competitive in their applications for jobs and graduate programs.
Admission Information
For new students, visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current students:
- Declare your certificate via myBanner (Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click Submit)
- Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the certificate via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript.
Cell and Molecular Biology Department
gvsu.edu/cmb
3300A Kindschi
Hall of Science
(616) 331-2315
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
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- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,037.57 | 10% |
| $ 63,155.33 | 25% |
| $ 80,378.85 | 50% |
| $111,834.86 | 75% |
| $134,401.88 | 90% |
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,037.57 | 10% |
| $ 63,155.33 | 25% |
| $ 80,378.85 | 50% |
| $111,834.86 | 75% |
| $134,401.88 | 90% |
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Of Students Participate in Research or Experiential Learning with Faculty
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