Professional Diploma in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB Professional Diploma)
Bachelor, Masters & PhD Holders in one of the below fields: · Biology-related faculties such as science, medicine, veterinary, pharmacy, biotechnology, agricultural, or other related fields). · Computer-related faculties such as Engineering (all specialization), computer science, information systems, science (minor computer systems), or other related fields. | Applicants |
Minimum 1 Year (6 Courses) 3 Courses Per Semester | Duration |
Pass or Fail | Grading Policy |
College of Computing and Information Technology – Cairo (Temporary on Zoom due to Covid-19 Circumstances) | Location |
· Courses will be scheduled afternoon during working days and on weekends, lectures will be held on weekly basis. · Each course lasts between 36 to 45 hours including final evaluation (12 – 15 weeks/ course). | Lectures Timing |
Non-Refundable Registration Fees (500 EGP) (3026 EGP / Per Course) Course Fees | Fees |
After submitting the required registration form and documents and receive the acceptance e-mail you will receive a "Tuition Fees Slip" from AASTMT on your e-mail with a document explaining the payment process (online – on site). | Payment Policy at AASTMT |
Subject | C. R. |
Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 |
Introduction to computational thinking and data science | 3 |
Introduction to genetics and molecular biology | 3 |
Elective Courses
Subject | C. R. |
Data analytics and visualization using R | 3 |
Multi-Omics data analysis | 3 |
Integrative bioinformatics and systems biology | 3 |
Machine learning for Bioinformatics | 3 |
Single-cell Genomics | 3 |
Genome /Transcriptome-wide association analysis (GWAS) and (TWAS) | 3 |
Genomic signal processing | 3 |
Genomic imaging processing | 3 |
Statistical genomics | 3 |
Computer-Aided Drug Discovery | 3 |
