Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Bioinformatics

Certificate Level: Graduate
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 9.0
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 26.1103
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 19-1029

About the Program

The graduate certificate in Bioinformatics equips students with the computational and analytical skills to extract meaningful biomedical insight from large-scale molecular and biological data. The program spans core areas of modern bioinformatics, from genome sequence analysis and variant interpretation to transcriptomics and functional genomics.

Hands-on programming and project-based work are central to the learning experience, with machine learning methods integrated throughout. Whether you come from a biology, clinical, engineering, or computational background, the program offers a rigorous and structured entry point into a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of biology, medicine, and data science.

A Bbioinformatics certificate prepares students and professionals for technical roles allowing to analyze large biological datasets for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. It equips with skills in DNA sequencing, python programming, R, and data modeling to support research in genomics and drug discovery. Graduates can transfer certificate credits into the interdisciplinary MS Bioinformatics program at Drexel University.

Admissions Requirements

Students must have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a preferred GPA of at least 3.0.

Program Requirements

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Students new to programming should take BMES 5611 first. Those with existing computational backgrounds may select an alternate entry point in consultation with their advisor. 

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science