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Bioinformatics Courses

Bioinformatics courses can help you learn sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction. You can build skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and algorithm development. Many courses introduce tools like Bioconductor, BLAST, and Python libraries such as Biopython, that support analyzing biological data and implementing computational methods in research.


Popular Bioinformatics Courses and Certifications


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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Text Mining, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms, Chemistry

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Bioinformatics, Software Development, Biomedical Technology, Debugging, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Data Structures, Network Routing, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

    4.8
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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Maintainability, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Programming Principles, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Mechanical Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Precision Medicine, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics

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    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Java Programming, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Version Control, Data Structures, Model View Controller

    Earn a degree

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular bioinformatics courses

  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan

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