Build job-ready skills through a short-term, graduate-level certificate designed for the health technology workforce. Students gain hands-on experience with genomic and biomedical datasets while mastering bioinformatics workflows, computational analysis, and data interpretation for precision medicine.
The program concludes with a work-based capstone project informed by industry leaders. This fully online certificate is built for working adults and early-career professionals seeking a stackable pathway into high-demand bioinformatics roles.
Invest in your future with confidence. Students in this certificate program are eligible for up to two-thirds of scholarship opportunities.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in bioinformatics and genomic data analysis through graduate-level coursework and applied learning. Students build core skills in computational genomics, biomedical data management, and biological interpretation, with electives that allow learners to tailor the program toward areas such as computational biology, mathematical modeling, drug discovery or advanced statistical methods.
Academic Advising Support: Every certificate student will be assigned an academic advisor to support course planning and help select electives based on the student’s background, interests, and future academic or career goals.
Stackable Pathway: All certificate credits are designed to be stackable into Meharry graduate programs, supporting continued academic progression.
Total Credits: 9
Total Courses: 3
Required Course (1):
Electives (choose 2):
The Bioinformatics & Genomics Data Foundations Certificate includes a required Applied Genomics Capstone that brings together everything students learn across the program.
Students will develop one applied project based on the three courses they complete (one required course and two electives).
In the capstone, students will:
Mentorship and support
Students receive guidance throughout the term from course instructors and project mentors from Meharry labs, collaborators, and/or industry partners.
Final presentation and completion
At the end of the program, students present their work to a panel of faculty and industry experts. The capstone is evaluated by the instructional team as Complete / Not Complete and is required to earn the certificate.
A key component of the program is the work-based learning experience, where students complete an applied capstone or project aligned with real workforce needs and informed by employer engagement. This experience is designed to help learners build confidence, demonstrate technical competency, and develop a portfolio-ready project.
A key component of the program is the work-based learning experience, where students complete an applied capstone or project aligned with real workforce needs and informed by employer engagement. This experience is designed to help learners build confidence, demonstrate technical competency, and develop a portfolio-ready project.
The Bioinformatics and Genomics Data Foundations Certificate prepares learners for in-demand roles at the intersection of genomics, biomedical research, and health technology. Graduates will gain foundational skills to support genomic data analysis, computational workflows, and interpretation in research, clinical, and industry settings.
Career pathways may include roles such as:
This certificate is also designed as a stackable pathway, supporting continued progression into Meharry graduate programs for learners who want to pursue advanced study in biomedical data science and related fields.
The Bioinformatics and Genomics Data Foundations Certificate is designed for working adults, early-career professionals, and career changers seeking workforce-aligned training in bioinformatics and genomics.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Applicants from varied academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including learners with experience in biology, data science, computer science, engineering, or health care-related fields.
Applicants can apply to begin our programs in the Fall Semester, starting in August, or Spring Semester (starting in January). While we accept students on a rolling basis, the following dates serve as application deadlines for the semester.
Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management about applying after these deadlines.
Each applicant must complete the following:
Step 1
Complete an application.
That application will include the following:
Step 2
Are you interested in this program but need to improve your programming, or statistics other skills? Contact us at sacsadmissions@mmc.edu or complete the request information form to learn about courses you can take to prepare you for either program.
Jayla Stallworth, PHR
Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
jayla.stallworth@mmc.edu
