About Bioinformatics Diploma

Mission

To develop tools for intensive data analysis and to equip knowledge seekers with the experience and technicality to analyze and interpret biological data on an open-source Linux-based environment through either using existing tools or developing your own specific tools in an efficient way, aiming to fulfill both research and market demands.

Description

The Bioinformatics diploma is not only about understanding and analyzing biological data in an efficient manner, but also developing tools for intensive data analysis. Since the data is generated in huge amounts by the rapidly developing next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, it is necessary to carefully apply and regularly develop efficient data storage, retrieval and analysis techniques.
Lately, OMICS data analysis become the most crucial step in any biological research, which consequently boosted the need for bioinformaticians to be engaged in various research institutions, universities and in the industry as well. After completing this diploma, you will be able to analyze and interpret biological data on an open-source Linux-based environment through either using existing tools or developing your own specific tools, in an efficient way, aiming to fulfill both research and market demands.

The set of skills that Bioinformatics Diploma students will acquire are the following:

Dealing with different formats of biological data and designing the required analysis workflows that can answer various biological questions efficiently.
Programming (Python and R) that are required extensively in the analysis of biological data.
Interpreting and visualizing biological results.
Research methodology and critical thinking through participating in course, team projects.