Overview
Technological advances have transformed fields that rely on data by providing a wealth of information ready to be analyzed. From working with single genes to comparing entire genomes, biomedical research groups around the world are producing more data than they can handle and the ability to interpret this information is a key skill for any practitioner. The skills necessary to work with these massive datasets are in high demand, and this series will help you learn those skills.
Using the open-source R programming language, you’ll gain a nuanced understanding of the tools required to work with complex life sciences and genomics data. You’ll learn the mathematical concepts — and the data analytics techniques — that you need to drive data-driven research. From a strong foundation in statistics to specialized R programming skills, this series will lead you through the data analytics landscape step-by-step.
Job Outlook at Data Analysis for Life Sciences programme from Harvard University - HarvardX.
- R is listed as a required skill in 64% of data science job postings and was Glassdoor’s Best Job in America in 2016 and 2017. (source: Glassdoor)
- Companies are leveraging the power of data analysis to drive innovation. Google data analysts use R to track trends in ad pricing and illuminate patterns in search data. Pfizer created customized packages for R so scientists can manipulate their own data.
- 32% of full-time data scientists started learning machine learning or data science through a MOOC, while 27% were self-taught. (source: Kaggle, 2017)
- Data Scientists are few in number and high in demand. (source: TechRepublic)
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Courses in this program:
- Statistics and R
- Linear Models and Matrix Algebra
- Statistical Inference and Modeling for High-throughput Experiments
- High-Dimensional Data Analysis
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Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
- 2 hrs/week
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- Self-paced
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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876 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 876 USD for the full programme during 4 months. -
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876 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 876 USD for the full programme during 4 months.