Graduate Certificate Biological Data Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate program in biological data science sits at the intersection of biology, computing, mathematics and statistics, providing you with a valuable opportunity to develop an integrative skill set that is in high demand. You receive hands-on training that bridges the natural and mathematical sciences. You learn to manipulate big data, including the generation and analysis of data, using statistical and computational tool sets.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours Required Core (6 credit hours) LSC 540 Foundations of Biostatistics (3) MNS 521 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies (3) Restricted Electives (9 credit hours) ACO 501 Database Systems and Cloud Computing (3) LSC 519 Computational Methods in Environmental Health (3) LSC 541 Advanced Biostatistics and Machine Learning (3) LSC 555 Molecular Biology (3) LSC 556 Evolutionary Biology (3) LSC 562 Applied Mathematics Techniques in Biology (3) LSC 598 Topic: Data Science for Genomics (3) LSC 598 Topic: Geospatial Data Science (3) LSC 598 Topic: Marine Conservation Policy and Management (3) Additional Curriculum Information Restricted electives coursework may be substituted with the approval of the academic unit.

Career pathways

The program's multiple levels of experiential learning prepare graduates to enter one of the fastest-growing job markets. Graduates are prepared to work in emerging areas of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts personal statement proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The personal statement should be a maximum of 250 words and incorporate responses to the following prompts: Describe your academic or career goals and how a graduate certificate in biological data science will help you achieve those goals.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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