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MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics

MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Genetics Bioinformatics

Course Summary

The past decade has seen enormous advances in molecular and biomedical technology resulting in the ‘omics’ revolution. Bioinformatics covers the application of mathematics, statistics and computing to biological and clinical scenarios. It involves the application and development of algorithms and software to understand and interpret ‘Big Data', which is driving medical research, discovery and practice. You will be looking at clinical and omics data to find complex patterns, which relate to patient response to treatments and prognosis. You will discover results that translate to the real world, through commercialisation or clinical trials to tackle diseases. You will use your vision to find unique solutions to clinical and biological problems, and by the end of the degree you will be ready to work within a multidisciplinary team alongside bioinformaticians, biologists (qub.ac.uk/ccrcb), the Centre for Experimental Medicine (qub.ac.uk/cem), and the Centre for Public Health (qub.ac.uk/cph). This is complemented by guest lectures from industrial and clinical collaborators.

Modules

This module will provide the practical molecular biological knowledge required to develop the most effective and useful computational tools for analysis of gene expression data.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,000

Entry requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Natural Science subject, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a relevant medical or life sciences subject (e.g. Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physics or Statistics). A medical (MB) or dental degree (BDS) is also considered.

University information

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities. Established in 1845, it combines academic excellence with a rich educational heritage, delivering world-class education in one of the UK’s most affordable student cities. Located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s vibrant capital, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community of...more