MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This conversion MSc teaches students to use data science tools, including AI and machine learning, to analyse clinical, omics and other data on patient response to treatments and prognosis. Teaching is delivered by active researchers from the Johnston Cancer Research Centre, the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine and the Centre for Public Health, with guest lectures from industrial and clinical collaborators. There are 40 full-time places.

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Scientific Programming and Statistical Computing, Analysis of Gene Expression, Genomics and Human Disease, Applied Genomics, Biostatistical Informatics (20 credits each), Health and Biomedical Informatics and the Exposome, Systems Medicine: from Molecules to Populations (10 credits each) and a 60-credit Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work in multidisciplinary teams alongside bioinformaticians, biologists and clinicians; alumni have progressed to PhD study and research roles.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a natural science, mathematics, computer science or a relevant medical or life sciences subject (e.g. genetics, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, physics, statistics); a medical (MB) or dental (BDS) degree is also considered. Applicants must have passed (at 2:2 equivalent) a subject or module in one of: genetics/genomics/molecular biology/biomedical science; chemistry/medicinal chemistry/biochemistry; mathematics/statistics; computing/computer science/informatics. All applicants must pass an online aptitude test (monthly from October 2026). Intercalating QUB, external and international medical and dental students are considered if they have passed all assessments at first attempt, reached at least 2:2 standard and have permission to intercalate. A deposit is required to secure a place. Apply by 31 July 2027 at the latest. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of the four components, or equivalent, taken within the last 2 years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,200 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time MSc; published 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/27). International/EU Other, full-time MSc; published 2026/27 rate Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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