Curriculum in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology - UNC Chapel Hill

Training

 

Certificate Requirements

A certificate of specialization in BCB is also available for students seeking some formal training in bioinformatics and computational biology, but who wish to pursue their degree in a related discipline.  Certificate students are required to take four of the seven core BCB modules, depending on the specific type of training they wish to pursue.  Certificate students are also required to attend the BCB Colloquium for four semesters.  The Colloquium is an important venue for students to interact with each other and receive feedback on their research projects from both peers and faculty.  As with BCB PhD students, certificate students are assigned first-year advisors by the Student Progression Director so they can receive guidance and input regarding their coursework and professional development.  The certificate in BCB is awarded only after all the PhD requirements of the home department are completed.