MSc in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

at University of Manchester

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Programming Skills
• Bioinformatics
• Research Project 1-Bioinformatics
• Research Project 2-Bioinformatics
• Statistics & Experimental Design
• Computational Approaches to Biology

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in: 

• biological sciences

• medical sciences

• physical sciences

• computing sciences subject

• mathematics
   

With sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken. We may also consider exceptional applicants with a Lower Second who also have research experience or equivalent professional experience.
 

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
 

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 or above in each component

• TOEFL: 90 internet-based with 22 or above in each component

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,000
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000

• Our graduates acquire a wide range of subject-specific and transferable skills and extensive research experience.
• The combination of systems biology and bioinformatics addressed in this course reflects the current skills sought in academic and industrial (eg pharmaceutical) settings.
• Around half of each class find PhD positions straight after the MSc, while others find positions in the biosciences, health data and IT industries, or build upon their training to enter careers in biology and IT.