MSc Bioinformatics (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

This two-year MSc teaches how to manage and analyse large biological datasets with Python, R, statistics and computational biology, and adds an Advanced Practice internship. It is taught where possible at the ATMOS building on the Darlington campus.

Department: Biosciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced/Applied Practice in Health & Life Sciences (a research, employer-led, virtual or vocational internship), Bioinformatics Analysis Techniques and Tools, Data Analytics, Genomic Technologies, Life Science Research Project, Proteomic Technologies, Python for Bioinformatics and R for Bioinformatics.

Career pathways

Graduates move into doctoral research or employment in biotechnology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, and in software development, data analytics and finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to life or physical sciences; applicants with other degree subjects should contact admissions, and alternative access routes may be offered. International students normally need IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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