Certificate in Computational Biology

The IGBB is pleased to be a supporter of MS State's Computational Biology Certificate Program. This program allows undergraduate and graduate students in the computational and life sciences to pursue a well-defined program where they gain fundamental skills in computing and biology so that they will be competitive for high-end employment in emerging technical fields. Students learn how to apply computational techniques to understand structures, functions, dynamics, and evolution of living organisms. The certificate program is ideal for students working towards (or possessing) a B.S. or M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, biological engineering, or one of the life sciences. A computational biology certificate will be issued jointly by the Bagley College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences upon a candidate's successful completion of the requirements of the program. Completion of the certificate program will be indicated on the student’s transcript. This program requires that the student complete a total of five courses that have been approved by the Computational Biology Advisory Board.

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