Master of Data Science (Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling) MDS

Durham University

Combine data science with life sciences to tackle complex biological questions. This conversion course equips you with the skills to analyse genomic, molecular, and ecological data using advanced modelling and machine learning techniques, preparing you for impactful careers in research, healthcare, and biotechnology.From personalised medicine to smart cities and sustainable solutions, data science is building a better world. At the same time, developments in technology have made the field of data science more accessible than ever, creating new opportunities to gain insight into the interactions between people and their environment. This has led to a significant increase in demand for skilled data scientists, and this demand is predicted to further grow. Drawing on this, we have created the Master of Data Science (Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling), a conversion course that equips you with the skills to access, clean, analyse, and visualise data, opening a future in data science even if your first degree doesn’t include a strong data component. It is likely to appeal to those with a background in biological or physical sciences. The MDS provides training in contemporary data science, learning from practising researchers who are making a difference across a range of industries. Shared core modules across the suite of MDS courses build wider skills in statistical and machine learning, while subject-specific modules will develop your quantitative skills in bioinformatics and biological modelling. It is equally suitable whether you are planning to use quantitative analysis in a research capacity in molecular biology, or if you are a physical or biological science graduate who wants to learn transferable data and modelling analysis skills. The MDS culminates in the research project, an in-depth investigation in which you apply the skills learned during the course to a research problem, working alongside an expert in the area of application of your choice.