MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Bioinformatics at Durham University

The MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Bioinformatics prepares you to apply advanced data science techniques to complex biological systems, opening doors to careers in biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, genomics, and healthcare analytics. The MSc combines data science with life sciences to tackle complex biological questions. Ideal for those without a data science degree, this conversion course provides a pathway into a career in the fast-growing field of data science.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course begins with a range of introductory modules before progressing to more advanced contemporary techniques in machine learning to expand your knowledge and understanding. We offer an extensive range of optional modules that allow you to focus on an area of interest, such as text analytics and data visualisation. Optional modules allow you to focus on an area of interest. Compulsory modules include Data Science Research Project, Critical Perspectives in Data Science and AI, Bioinformatics, Programming for Data Science, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Applied AI for Data Science.

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