Universities United Kingdom University of Nottingham Courses Bioinformatics MSc

Bioinformatics MSc

University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,500
Country Rank#9
Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

Every field in life sciences has been transformed by the use of computers. Bioinformatics is a rapidly developing field within life sciences focused on developing methods and software tools to understand biological data. The ability to develop and apply computational methods to large and complex datasets will be a key driver of biological innovation in the next decades.

MSc Bioinformatics at Nottingham is aimed at students with a background in biological sciences who wish to develop skills in bioinformatics and data skills for industry, future research careers and more. The course is not aimed at students with a background in computer science.

The study programme incorporates the areas of:

Computational biology, programming and practice
Evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics
Genomics
Cutting-edge research technologies and ideas in molecular biology
Advanced experimental design and analysis

Course Content
Modules

Year one
- Computational Biology, Programming and Practice 20 credits
- Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics 20 credits
- Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis 10 credits
- Core Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills 10 credits
- Project work – Group 60 credits
- Project work – Individual
Entry Requirement
International and EU equivalents

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

IELTS

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.
Fees & Scholarships
International Tuition Fees
£26,500
Career Prospect
We have designed this intensive taught course to deliver a wide range of bioinformatics skills grounded in a solid understanding and appreciation of the underlying biology sciences. Graduates of the course are equipped with the skills to pursue employment or further study in a variety of areas.

We anticipate that many of our graduates will go on to undertake PhDs applying their bioinformatics skills to a wide range of problems and questions. In addition, we anticipate students will go on to a wide range of bioinformatics careers in industries such as healthcare and basic science research.

Cost Of Studying At University of Nottingham

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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