Graduate Certificate in Data Science for Biology and Chemistry in San Francisco United States | San Francisco State University

Contemporary biological and chemical sciences increasingly demand robust computational expertise for pioneering research. The Data Science for Biology and Chemistry Certificate equips students with essential programming and computational skills tailored to biological and chemical applications. This 2-year, 12-unit certificate program complements Master's degree requirements, featuring 4 core courses and 1 elective. Among the core requirements, a 3-unit course focuses on data and computer science with biology/chemistry applications, while a 1-unit support course fosters inclusive learning environments for coding mastery. Another 1-unit professional development course links students with academic and industry data science opportunities. The program includes 3 research units where students apply computational methods to their Biology/Chemistry MS thesis projects, plus one elective (3-4 units) involving computational analysis.

Learning Outcomes
Acquire programming proficiency to develop, troubleshoot, and execute data analysis scripts.

Gain hands-on experience with programming languages and big data tools for effective data management in distributed systems.

Master data evaluation techniques using statistical analysis, machine learning, and visualization methods.

Cultivate a professional data science identity, effectively communicate analytical findings, and establish industry connections.

Implement data science methodologies to address complex, discipline-specific research challenges.