About this course
Biosciences and technology are an integral part of the global economy. Our Bioinformatics MSc has been designed with input from major industry players to meet the current and emerging skill gaps for professional bioinformaticians.
Bioinformatics
University Rank:#147
Duration12 month(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 42,333 / year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 28, 2026
Bioinformatics
About
Requirements
English Program Requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
TOEFL iBT
88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
Duolingo English Test
125 overall, with writing not less than 125, speaking and reading not less than 115, and listening not below 110. For academic year 2025/26 only, we will also accept the production, literacy, comprehension and conversation score set: 120 overall, with no component below 105.
Pearson PTE Academic
61 overall, with no component below 59
LanguageCert Academic
70 overall, with no skill below 65
PSI Skills for English
B2 Pass with Merit in all bands
INDIA Standard XII
National Curriculum (CBSE/ISC) - 75% and above in English. Accepted State Boards - 80% and above in English.
WAEC
C6 or above
Career
Careers and employability
Graduates with a Bioinformatics MSc are highly sought after. In the public sector, bioinformaticians are in demand in research institutes, government departments, the Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency.
Commercial sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries are also employers of our graduates, especially with the increase of next-generation sequencing and the corresponding data analysis that is required.
There is also a current demand for science teachers and following the completion of a PGCE, this master’s is suitable for those interested in a career in teaching. In fact, many of our graduates pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including management, where the skills obtained through this degree are of considerable benefit.
The MSc Bioinformatics prepares you for a diversity of job opportunities in the public and private sector. Potential career pathways include, but are not limited to, the roles of:
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Biostatistician
- Bioinformatician
- Molecular Biologist
- Microbiologist.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
42,333 / year(s)
Bioinformatics
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom, Liverpool