MSc Bioinformatics at Kingston University

Embrace the career opportunities emerging in the rapidly-expanding intersection of biology, health and data sciences with the Bioinformatics MSc from Kingston University. Bioinformatics is the application of computer programming to explore life science data. You will gain the skills you need to tackle complex biological problems through statistics, programming and artificial intelligence applications in biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education  |  Department: School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course gives you skills to tackle complex biological problems through statistics, programming, and Artificial Intelligence applications in Biology. The interdisciplinary nature of Bioinformatics is reflected in this MSc programme, combining expertise from multiple faculties (HSSCE and ECE) and industrial partners. Modules - core modules: Programming for Bioscientists, Data Management and Statistics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Biosciences, Bioinformatics Research Project; optional modules: Research Techniques and Communication in Bioinformatics, Fundamentals of Business Management. Optional placement year: Professional placement.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course can go on to pursue a range of careers. Example roles include bioinformatics scientist, data scientist, biomarker data analyst, clinical bioinformatician and research.

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