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Bioinformatics courses can help you learn how to analyze biological data using computational tools to support research in genomics, medicine, and biotechnology.

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Logic, Systems Analysis, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Technical Design, Numerical Analysis, Computer-Aided Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Clinical Informatics, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Risk Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

    4.5
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    481 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, Data Processing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    RNA Biology with Eterna

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Biology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Database Software, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego

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