Clinical Bioinformatics

Program Code:  CB511
Credential:  Ontario Graduate Certificate
Start Dates:  September
Program Length:  2 semesters

 

 

Program Overview
 

Bioinformatics is an emerging, interdisciplinary field of study aimed at understanding and inferring meaning from scientific “Big Data”. To meet this rapid development, the Clinical Bioinformatics Ontario Graduate Certificate program was created - firmly grounded in theory, hands-on skills and application. You will learn to perform data mining, analyze scientific data, develop treatment plans and monitor trends presented in genetic data. You will also learn to develop methodologies and hypotheses within the medical informatics, computational biology and medical technology fields.

 

Students acquire expertise to utilize current bioinformatics software in order to manage large genetic databases to research the pathology of diseases and develop treatment hypotheses. This program also introduces students to the rapidly evolving fields of genomics and proteomics, and provides a core knowledge of analytical approaches used in these fields. Students will receive essential training in the use of industry-based software for biological data analysis including identification and evaluation of disease/disorder associated biomarkers and determination of therapeutic efficacy of drugs.

 

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

 

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

 

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

2. English Language Proficiency
 

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

3. International Credit Evaluation
 

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation.

 

Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

 

 

 

 
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

Work Placement
 

As part of your program, you will participate in one mandatory paid or unpaid 210-hour internship to gain professional work experience in the field of Clinical Bioinformatics. The work internship takes place during the second semester and can be extended into the summer as needed. Work will occur in diverse settings such as for-profit or not-for-profit enterprises, governmental or educational institutions, or health and wellness institutions.

 

The experience will enhance the theoretical learning in the program, giving you hands-on application in the field of clinical bioinformatics. Work experiences might include gathering, reviewing, mining, or explaining bioinformatic data and/or functioning as a member of a clinical bioinformatics team. Students will be supported throughout their field experience with various key supports and key faculty and staff from the program.

 

Given the rapid development in both biological and data sciences, and as the Big Data in the field of medicine continues to grow at an accelerated rate, demand is growing for highly skilled bioinformatics professionals with life science education background. Graduates of this interdisciplinary program will be versatile and demonstrate the core competencies to pursue a wide variety of careers in/as: 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.