Graduate Certificate in Data Science for Biology and Chemistry

Modern biological and chemical sciences increasingly requires strong computational skills to conduct cutting-edge research. The Data Science for Biology and Chemistry Certificate will enable students to learn computational and programming skills that are relevant to their work in biology and chemistry. This certificate program is a 2-year, 12- unit certificate program that students can complete in line with their Master’s degree program requirements.

There are 4 core required courses and 1 elective. Of the 4 core courses, one 3+ unit classes is devoted to learning data and computer science, using assignments and examples drawn from biology and chemistry. One one-unit course is a support courses that provide inclusive environments for students to master coding and data science skills. One one-unit course is a professional development course to connect students to opportunities in basic data science with professionals in academics and industry.

There is also 3 units required for research, in which students utilize their computational skills in their research projects required for their MS degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Students also select one elective course (3-4 units) that uses computational analysis.