Bioinformatics (MSc)
Master
In London
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Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
Master BlendedPrice on request -
King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 11,550 -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Master London / Classroom-based£ 12,050 -
University College London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 12,380 -
Imperial College Business School
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our MSc Bioinformatics provides high-quality training in bioinformatics. It is run in parallel with an MRes course that includes a larger research component.
This specialist postgraduate degree is ideal if you are from a scientific background and want to pursue research training in bioinformatics and systems biology, or if you are seeking a future career in both academia and industry. Bioinformatics and systems biology have grown dramatically in the last two decades and this programme has been designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries for research and development.
It covers the core concepts and statistical fundamentals underpinning bioinformatics, most notably in the area of sequence analysis. You will learn how to program in Python and design and query databases using SQL, and gain experience in more advanced programming practices such as software testing and application development. You will also explore core biological concepts such as genes and genomes, protein structure and function, and growth areas such as Next Generation Sequencing and systems modelling.
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About this course
Graduates go on to careers in the biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as academia. Possible professions include healthcare scientist (genetics), research scientist, or higher educational lecturer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a science writer or software developer.
Applicants may have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a wide range of subjects, including biology, computer science, mathematics, chemistry or physics.
Some practical knowledge of one programming language would be a distinct advantage.
Mathematics to A-level or equivalent desirable, but GCSE/O-level considered.
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Subjects
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Systems
- Project
- Biology
- Statistics
- Design
- Genome analysis
- Microarray analysis
- Molecular Modelling
- Biological database
- Biological
- Biomedical text mining
Course programme
The programme is made up of eight half-modules and a practical research project. Research areas include: genome analysis, analysis of next-generation sequencing data, immunoinformatics, microarray analysis, molecular modelling, biological database design, structural data analysis, and biomedical text mining.
COMPULSORY MODULES- BioComputing I
- BioComputing II
- Data Science
- Omics
- Sequence Analysis and Genomics
- Statistics
- Structural Bioinformatics
- The Molecular Basis of Life
- Project MSc Bioinformatics.
Additional information
One year full-time or two years part-time
FEES
Part-time home students: £4980 pa
Full-time home students: £9960 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Bioinformatics (MSc)
-
Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
Master BlendedPrice on request -
King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 11,550 -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Master London / Classroom-based£ 12,050 -
University College London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 12,380 -
Imperial College Business School
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT
See all