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Study Details: 2.5 years online
Connecting contemporary topics from biology and computer science, our online MSc in Bioinformatics will help you understand complex data sets and how to use them in cutting-edge health and life science research. This knowledge is crucial for the development of novel insights in biological, clinical and environmental science. Enjoy eight-week modules that will grow your programming, communication and modelling skills to exit with a PGCert, PGDip, or full MSc.
Delivered by the multidisciplinary initiative, Centre for Computational Biology, the programme is uniquely placed to support those eager to get ahead in this fast-growing industry. That includes biologists and healthcare professionals interested in data analysis, as well as statisticians or computer scientists wishing to apply their skills in biology.
To be eligible to apply for the Online MSc Bioinformatics, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) at least an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma in life sciences, biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science or another relevant quantitative subject from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
If you are a UK student and do not meet the standard mathematics entry criteria for the programme, you will be asked to take a bootcamp course to demonstrate your skills.
Alternatively, you will need one of the following:
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By developing your understanding of complex data systems, our online MSc Bioinformatics will help you meet the growing demand for bioinformaticians, in a global market set to rise by 13.7% (compound annual growth rate) between 2021 and 2031.1
Thanks to its multidisciplinary nature, the programme is well-suited for professionals from biological and computer science/mathematics backgrounds, supporting careers in biostatistics, pharmaceutical science and medical data analytics.
Now is the time. This is the place. Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level. By choosing...
