2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics will provide students with relevant training to gain entry into professional bioinformatics positions. The curriculum consists of four, three-credit, online courses that are designed for students to process biological data from scientific research, such as large-scale genomics and other molecular and biological datasets, using computation and analysis tools. Students will gain proficiency in applied statistics, machine learning, data visualization, programming, and other techniques that aid in scientific discovery. Please note this program is 100% online.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| ABT 720 | Experimental Design and Analysis in Biotechnology (Required) | 3 |
| ABT 730 | Python for Bioinformatics (Required) | 3 |
| ABT 780 | Bioinformatic Inquiry (Required) | 3 |
| ABT 785 | Applications of Bioinformatics (Required) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Admission Requirements
The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.
In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale.
- one General Biology course with lab.
- If you do not meet the minimum admission requirements—such as having a GPA below 3.0 or are missing prerequisite coursework—you will need to submit two letters of recommendation. These can be: Professional (a workplace colleague or supervisor) or Academic (former professor or academic advisor)
- Personal statement up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this certificate.
- International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.
Note: Students who are already in the Applied Biotechnology degree program do not need to apply to this certificate. You may fill out a form, instead, Graduate Certificate Declare Form.
Progress to Completion
- Candidate applies to the Applied Bioinformatics Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
- Candidate is admitted to the Applied Bioinformatics Certificate program by the UWGB Program Chair.
- Student fulfills the program course requirements.
- Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree.
- Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.
NOTE: Graduate students who are already admitted to a degree program who wish to be enrolled in a certificate aligned with the degree are able to submit a Graduate Certificate Declaration form in lieu of this admission process (steps 1 and 2 above).