CourseraBiology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners
Offered by University of California San Diego. Are you interested in learning how to program (in Python) within a scientific setting?
Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Biology. It is structured in 4 modules, over PT18H49M56.58S. Learners rate it 4.2/5 from 1.6K ratings on Coursera.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT18H49M56.58S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.2★ (1.6K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT18H49M56.58S.
Module 1 · Week 1
Module 2 · Week 2
Module 3 · Week 3
Module 4 · Week 4
What learners rate it
Rated 4.2/5 by 1.6K learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 2026).
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How much does Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners cost?
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Does Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners take?
Coursera lists it at PT18H49M56.58S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Week 1 and going on to Week 2, Week 3, Week 4. The full outline is on this page.