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Professional Certificate

Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Explore computational approaches to biological research, genomic data analysis and the interpretation of complex molecular datasets.

£549.00
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Programme overview

Connect knowledge.
Deepen your expertise.

Combining bioinformatics, computational biology and genomics, this programme explores how biological information can be organised, analysed and interpreted. Learners examine genomic databases, sequence analysis, computational approaches to biological systems and data-driven investigation of genome function and variation.

CPD
Who this programme is for

Designed for curious minds

Molecular biologists, bioinformatics learners, computational researchers, biotechnology professionals and postgraduate students.

Learning outcomes

What you will achieve

  • Explain the role of bioinformatics and computational biology in life science research.
  • Describe approaches to genomic sequence analysis, annotation and biological data interpretation.
  • Examine computational methodologies used to investigate molecular and biological systems.
  • Recognise the importance of genomic databases, analytical tools and programming in biological research.
  • Discuss how computational and genomic approaches contribute to biotechnology and biomedicine.
Programme curriculum

Your connected learning pathway

Explore each included course and the knowledge it brings to your programme.

01
Course 1

Bioinformatics

This online course introduces the principles of bioinformatics and explains how they can be applied to answer biological questions.

What you’ll learn
  • Genome sequencing technologies and gene annotation.
  • Gain familiarity with synteny and the evolution of genomes.
  • Explore the genome structures of organisms from various kingdoms.
  • Assessment of genomic diversity and its link to phenotypes.
  • Differential gene expression analysis and gene regulation.
  • Phylogenomics and interpreting phylogenetic trees.
  • Basic programming skills, such as command-line usage and building pipelines.
  • Running existing data analysis tools using the command line.
  • Designing and implementing an automated data analysis pipeline connecting multiple tools.
  • Interpreting the results of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
  • Searching and interpreting genomic information in internet-based databases.
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02
Course 2

Computational Biology

This course provides an introduction to computational biology and enables participants to understand and analyse large biological datasets.

What you’ll learn
  • Genome sequence analysis, hidden Markov models (HMMs), gene-finding algorithms, comparative genomics approaches, RNA sequence analysis, and genome/sequence alignment algorithms.
  • Clustering analysis, motif finding, Bayesian networks, small RNAs, microRNAs, and regulatory networks.
  • Phylogenomics, comparative population genomics, GWAS, and ancestral genomics.
  • Basic programming skills, including command line usage and building pipelines.
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03
Course 3

Genomics

Genomics is the foundational and most well-established of all the omics disciplines. It involves the study of entire genomes, integrating key elements of genetics. From the basics to genetic manipulations and next-generation sequencing, this course offers comprehensive insights into the field and its real-world applications in clinical settings.

What you’ll learn
  • Learn the basics of genetics and gene expression.
  • Understand the fundamentals of genome function.
  • Understand the techniques of genome manipulation and next-generation sequencing.
  • Learn about the practical and clinical applications of genomics.
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Your achievement

Recognise your learning

Individual course certificates

Earn a certificate for each successfully completed CPD-accredited course.

CBEHx Professional Certificate

Complete all included courses to qualify for an additional consolidated programme certificate.

Support your professional development

Connect your knowledge

Study complementary scientific subjects together to build a broader understanding of the field.

Learn at your own pace

Fit online learning around your research, studies or professional commitments.

Recognise your learning

Keep your completed course certificates and programme certificate together in your learning space.

Our Students

Our students come from different organisations around the world including:

Organisations our students come from, as shown on the CBEHx home page

INNOVATION DRIVES SCIENCE FORWARD

We are proud to partner with the leading In2scienceUK. This is a step that drives us towards achieving our mission of empowering people with quality education and knowledge worldwide.

EMPOWERING PROGRESS THROUGH INNOVATION

Proud to provide specialised training to leading organisations worldwide.

Oxford Biomedica, CDI, Sangamo Therapeutics, ViennaLab and Animal & Plant Health Agency
Your next step

Enrol in this programme

One programme purchase

£549.00
  • All 3 included courses
  • Individual course certificates
  • Additional program certificate on completion
  • 365 days of course access

Enrolment will be available soon.

Annual membership

Go further with annual access

Eligible annual subscribers can access this programme alongside the wider course library.

£699.00 / year
  • Get 3 months free with annual access
  • Most learners complete 10–16 courses in 6 months
  • Serious learners choose annual
  • Build expertise across advanced bioscience topics with structured CPD learning
A little more clarity

Common questions

Will I receive a certificate for each course?

Yes. You will receive an individual CPD-accredited certificate for each successfully completed course. Once you have completed all courses in the programme, you will also receive an additional CBEHx Professional Certificate recognising the full learning pathway and its combined CPD learning hours. Read more in the Support Centre

Are the courses CPD-accredited?

Yes. Each course included in the programme is individually CPD-accredited. The additional consolidated Professional Certificate is issued by CBEHx and records the courses completed and their combined CPD learning hours. Read more in the Support Centre

Can my previous learning count?

No. Courses purchased or completed individually before enrolling in a Professional Certificate Programme do not count towards its requirements. To receive the consolidated CBEHx Professional Certificate, you must purchase the complete programme and successfully complete all included courses, or complete the requirements through an eligible annual subscription. Previously awarded individual course certificates remain valid. Read more in the Support Centre

Can I buy courses individually?

Yes. All constituent courses remain available for individual purchase. However, courses purchased individually do not count towards a Professional Certificate Programme, and individual purchases do not include the consolidated Professional Certificate. To earn it, purchase the complete programme or meet the requirements through an eligible annual subscription. Read more in the Support Centre

How long can I access the courses?

Standalone Professional Certificate purchases provide 12 months of course access from enrolment, subject to the published terms. If you access the courses through a subscription, access continues while your subscription remains active. Certificates already earned remain valid after access ends. Read more in the Support Centre