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Overview
This Applied Bioinformatics Specialization is offered by Coursera in partnership with UC San Diego. This Specialization is intended for anyone to learn practical applied Bioinformatics skills by studying real data from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether you're new to the world of computational biology, or you're a bioinformatics expert seeking to learn about its applications in the COVID-19 pandemic, or somewhere in between, this course is for you!
As you go through this journey, we will introduce and explain genomic concepts and give you many opportunities to practice your skills, and we will provide a series of problems with gradually increasing complexity.
Skills you'll gain
- Infectious Diseases
- Bioinformatics
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of California San Diego
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen
- Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets
- Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins
- Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets
- Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Applied Mathematics Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 15 other Short Courses in Applied Mathematics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- Recommended experience: None required: this course is accessible to complete beginners.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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