Northeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Certificate-Bioinformatics Essentials

Program Description:

Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to the management and utilization of biological information. Computers are used to gather, store, analyze and integrate biological and genetic information that can then be applied to gene-based drug discovery and development. The explosion of genomic information resulting from the Human Genome Project and other sequencing projects has precipitated the escalating need for bioinformatics capabilities. Indeed, the wealth of genetic data from human sequencing efforts has spawned a number of new companies, strategic alliances and reinventions of existing firms with New England the nexus of this activity. Currently the demand for those skilled in bioinformatics far exceeds the supply. Five course graduate certificate.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above