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    Bioinformatics courses can help you learn how to analyze biological data using computational tools to support research in genomics, medicine, and biotechnology.

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      University of Glasgow

      Biomedical Visualisation

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, 3D Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Medical Terminology, Medical Imaging, Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Data Processing, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Network Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Data Integration, Biology, Matlab, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Process Driven Development, Machine Learning, Health Informatics, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Big Data, Python Programming, Medical Imaging, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Metadata Management, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Data Analysis, Other Programming Languages, Data Processing, Data Quality, Command-Line Interface

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Experimentation, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

      4
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      565 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      384 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Design, Clinical Data Management, Transaction Processing, Health Care, Data Mining, Health Information Management, Data Science, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, User Centered Design, Usability Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular bioinformatics courses

    • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
    • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
    • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Bioinformatics?

    Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, and data analysis to interpret complex biological data—like genetic sequences and molecular structures. It's essential in fields such as genomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Learning bioinformatics equips you to work at the intersection of science and technology, contributing to breakthroughs in health and life sciences.

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