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Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential

Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by Langara College in Vancouver, Canada, Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential is a micro-credential in Data Science & Analytics programme. The programme runs for 4 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 664 per credit (CAD 562 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Micro-credential

Field: Data Science & Analytics

Duration: 4 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 562 / credit

International tuition: CAD 664 / credit

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

With this micro-credential, you can build data visualization skills across genomics, proteomics, microbiomes, and multi-omics studies. Today’s life-science careers require the ability to turn complex data into clear, meaningful insights.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Data Visualization in Biological Sciences micro-credential requires a diploma (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biology, or Life Sciences, for both domestic and international applicants. The programme carries Langara's Category 3 English Language Proficiency requirement: English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, or Literary Studies 12 at 50%, IELTS Academic 6.5, Duolingo English Test 110, TOEFL iBT 80 (Writing 20, Reading 20, Listening 18, Speaking 18), CAEL 60, PTE Academic 56, or four years of full-time study in an English-language school system. The department also recommends applicants have some prior proficiency in Python or a similar programming language before starting, since the programme includes coding. Intakes run in January and September.

Application Details

Start Date: January and September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC: for the 2027 entry cycle, applications open 1 February 2026 for Spring (January) entry, 1 June 2026 for Summer (May) entry and 1 October 2026 for Fall (September) entry, then stay open with no fixed closing date until each programme fills or classes begin. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC portal but face fixed closing dates: 30 September 2026 for Spring 2027, 31 January 2027 for Summer 2027 and 31 May 2027 for Fall 2027. A short list of limited-enrolment programmes - Nursing, Advanced Entry BSN, Nursing Practice in Canada, Applied Science for Engineering and the Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics - set their own, earlier deadlines that apply to both applicant types. Admission is otherwise rolling. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Langara College

Type: College

Founded: 1994

Programs: 103

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential award?

Langara College awards a Micro-credential in the field of Data Science & Analytics on completion of this programme.

How long does Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential take?

The programme runs for 4 weeks.

How much does Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 664 per credit (CAD 562 per credit for local students).

Can Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Langara College.

What language is Micro-credential in Data Visualization in Biological Sciences Micro-credential taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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