Overview
Our MSc Bioinformatics is unique and interdisciplinary, combining biology and computer science to analyse and interpret biological data. It brings together highly rated teaching and research expertise from across the University. It'll equip you for a successful career in the bioinformatics industry or academia.
We've designed this MSc Bioinformatics for students from life science backgrounds. We also welcome applications from students with computing, mathematical, engineering or other scientific backgrounds.
Prior experience with computer programming is not needed.
Research is a large component of this course. Our emphasis is on delivering the research training you'll need to meet the demands of industry and academia now and in the future. Our research in bioinformatics, life sciences, computing and mathematics is internationally recognised and reflected in our syllabus. The School of Computing has an active research community, with several research groups and three research centres.
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