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Ministry-approved title: Clinical Bioinformatics
Durham College (DC) proudly stands as one of only two Canadian colleges to offer a cutting-edge Clinical Bioinformatics Ontario graduate certificate program. As the demand for highly skilled professionals in the fast-evolving field of Clinical Bioinformatics continues to grow, DC provides a uniquely specialized curriculum designed to set students apart.
This program goes beyond technical expertise, equipping graduates with essential leadership, project management, and knowledge mobilization skills. By integrating advanced analytical techniques with practical applications, students learn to transform complex biological data into meaningful insights that drive innovation in healthcare, precision medicine, and beyond.
This approach prepares graduate to excel within the clinical bioinformatics field.
Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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Graduates of the clinical bioinformatics Ontario graduate certificate program will find a wide range of career opportunities in the rapidly expanding health care and clinical research sectors. With specialized skills in high-throughput biological data analysis, clinical research, and bioinformatics tools and methods, graduates are well-prepared to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
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The Canadian bio-health economy is on the rise, with an estimated 36,000 additional workers needed over the next five years to meet the growing demand. As healthcare increasingly depends on technology and data-driven insights, professionals trained in clinical bioinformatics are poised to revolutionize the field and shape the future of patient care.
Durham College’s (DC) Clinical Bioinformatics Ontario Graduate Certificate program is uniquely designed to meet this demand. Developed to address the needs of medical informatics, computational biology, and medical technology, this program equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage big data and data analytics for clinical research and healthcare innovations.
This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers:
Learners gain proficiency in both theoretical concepts and practical applications, preparing them for a competitive edge in fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, hospitals, and research institutions. With specialized training, graduates are adept at analyzing genetic data, uncovering disease mechanisms, advancing treatment development, and driving the precision medicine revolution.
Students learn to use industry-standard software to analyze biological data, identify biomarkers, and evaluate drug efficacy. Through hands-on experience, they gain the confidence to:
The program includes a mandatory 14-week, 210-hour field placement or a simulated project-based field experience, providing invaluable real-world exposure. DC actively supports learners in securing placements and ensures they are well-prepared to transition into the health sciences industry seamlessly.
As a graduate of the Clinical Bioinformatics graduate certificate program, you will be able to:
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Online with in-person and/or remote field placement.
Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
As the bio-health sector continues to grow, the demand for professionals skilled in bioinformatics is on the rise across multiple industries. Graduates will be equipped to pursue roles in hospitals, research institutions, biotechnology firms, and pharmaceutical companies. From working on drug discovery and development to researching genetic diseases and devising precision medicine strategies, there are countless opportunities to make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes. With comprehensive training in data analytics, biological data management, and bioinformatics software applications, graduates will be able to take on roles that involve analyzing complex biological data, developing hypotheses, and contributing to innovative scientific research.
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Students gain work-integrated learning experience in a supervised setting through a variety of specialized bioinformatics courses and a mandatory 14-week, 210-hour field placement or simulated project-based field experience in semester two. This is an integral part of the Clinical Bioinformatics Ontario Graduate Certificate program that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills required to successfully apply their expertise in the bioinformatics field.
Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Requirements Verification (ERV), immunizations, lab tests and certifications. Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes. These costs include:
It is required that students have completed the ERV with Verified to be eligible for the field placement component of this program. You must (at your expense) provide:
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There is potential for students to present research findings at scientific conferences, leading to publications. Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.
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