Course Overview

Our MSc Bioinformatics provides you with high-quality online training in bioinformatics. It is a distance learning-only course run in parallel with an MRes course that includes a larger research component.

This specialist, online 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 has grown dramatically in the last two decades and this course has been designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology industries for research and development.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as academia. Possible professions include:

healthcare scientist (genetics)

research scientist

higher education lecturer

science writer

software developer.

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General Eligibility

You must have a second-class honors degree (2:2) or above.

Some practical knowledge of one programming language would be a distinct advantage.

Mathematics to A-level or equivalent desirable, but GCSE/O-level considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.