Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Certificate

A certificate of specialization in BCB is also available for Ph.D. students seeking some formal training in bioinformatics and computational biology, but who wish to pursue their degree in a related discipline.

Course Requirements

Core Courses7
Bioinformatics Colloquium 1
Introduction to Statistical Modeling
3 BCB Core Modules or Approved Electives3
3 BCB Core Modules:
Structural Bioinformatics
Mathematical and Computational Approaches to Modeling Signaling and Regulatory Pathways
Structural Bioinformatics
Population Genetics
Data Communication
Approved BCB Electives:
With DGS Permission students may substitute 1 one-credit hour elective for 1 one-credit hour core module. These courses may include, but are not limited to the electives listed below. These courses would all be accepted with permission for substitution.
Minimum Hours10
BCB Electives
BCB 645Quantitative Genetics of Complex Traits1
BCB 718Computational Modeling Laboratory1
BCB 723Topics in Statistical Genetics and Genomics1
BCB 726Machine Learning for Computational Biology1
BCB 730Fundamentals of Quantitative Image Analysis for Light Microscopy1
BCB 750MOLECULAR DYNAMICS1
1

This 1-credit course must be taken 4 times; 2x in Fall semesters and 2x in Spring semesters.

Non-Course Certificate Requirements

  • Students are required to present research at BCB Colloquium in their final year at UNC.