Bioinformatics (Online) MSc 30 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

30 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,265 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The future of biology is bioinformatics. Learn to work with the world’s most advanced biological and clinical datasets and develop your career in omics-enabled biosciences. Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing fields in industry and academia. Our online MSc Bioinformatics connects biology, clinical applications, mathematics and computer science on a programme that bridges the fields of health informatics, machine learning and systems biology. Led by active bioinformatics researchers and connected to global institutions, the programme offers real-world experience and practical skills essential for advancing your career in this dynamic field.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The future of biology is bioinformatics. Learn to work with the world’s most advanced biological and clinical datasets and develop your career in omics-enabled biosciences. Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing fields in industry and academia. Our online MSc Bioinformatics connects biology, clinical applications, mathematics and computer science on a programme that bridges the fields of health informatics, machine learning and systems biology. Led by active bioinformatics researchers and connected to global institutions, the programme offers real-world experience and practical skills essential for advancing your career in this dynamic field.

Admission Requirements

3.2+
6.5+
67+
88+
176+
To be eligible for the online MSc Bioinformatics, you need a 2:1 degree or postgraduate diploma in life sciences, biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative subject from a UK university or an equivalent qualification.
Alternatively, with an A in A-level mathematics, you can qualify with:
  • A 2:2 in the above subjects plus 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
  • A 3.0 in the above subjects plus 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
  • 8 or more years of relevant work experience.

30 Months

Domestic
18,265 GBP
International
18,265 GBP

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