Genomics and Transcriptomics Applications

Modern life-science research increasingly relies on genomics and transcriptomics to understand disease mechanisms, identify therapeutic targets, and develop new diagnostics. Labs and biotech companies now generate terabytes of sequence data, but there is a shortage of people who can reliably process, interpret, and integrate these datasets into actionable biological insight.

The Genomics and Transcriptomics Applications micro-credential provides focused, hands-on training in key omics workflows, from genome assembly to RNA-seq analysis and multi-omics integration. Learners work through end-to-end pipelines using widely adopted tools, scripting, and version control, learning how to move from raw reads to interpretable results that can support research decisions, publications, or product development.

Developed in consultation with BC life-science partners, this program aligns with regional workforce needs and the BC Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy, emphasizing practical, job-ready skills in applied bioinformatics and omics data analysis. It also complements other applied bioinformatics credentials, allowing learners to build a stackable portfolio of specialized skills.