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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Bioinformatics Biotechnology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Bioinformatics is about the application of computer-based approaches to understanding biological processes. Our programme will introduce you to the current methods used to interpret the vast amounts of data generated by modern high-throughput technologies.

The aim of this MSc is to equip you with a strong background in biology, plus the computing skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the vast wealth of modern biological data. On completing this programme you will be able to take up PhD studies or bioinformatics posts in academia or in industry.

The programme covers programming skills, statistical analysis and database science as well as bioinformatics.

Career opportunities

The programme is good preparation for further academic research or for technical or managerial roles in various commercial sectors, from medical electronics to defence.

Modules

The course will provide Bioinformatics MSc (and other postgraduate) students with a working overview of computer systems, programming and software components advantageous to a career in bioinformatics, or graduate research. The course comprises examples of the different ways we could use bioinformatics software and environments and introduces the programming language Python.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£19,100

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£40,900

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological sciences. You must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry or related sciences and some experience of computer science or mathematics.