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Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate at Harvard University

Harvard University, United States

Programme overview

Learn to analyze complex biological and genetic data using the computational tools driving modern life sciences research. The Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate builds your fluency in the computational methods used to extract meaning from biological data. In four online courses, you’ll explore topics like sequence analysis, genomics, proteomics, and medical informatics, with hands-on work in Python, R, and SQL.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education)  |  Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Spring 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate includes four online courses: 1 molecular biology course* (.

Career pathways

Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing field necessary for understanding complex biological processes important to the life sciences. As data-driven approaches revolutionize healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, the need for professionals with bioinformatics training has surged.

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Application information

USD 14,320 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Total certificate tuition as listed on the programme page (tuition only) Source

Intake: Spring 2027

Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years

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