MSc Bioinformatics (Online) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

The future of biology is bioinformatics. Learn to work with the world’s most advanced biological and clinical datasets and develop your career in omics-enabled biosciences. Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing fields in industry and academia.

Department: Medicine | Duration: 2.5 years | Study mode: online | Intake: March, June, October | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The online MSc Bioinformatics is a 180 credit full masters programme that takes approximately two and a half years to complete. There are twelve 10 credit taught modules and a 60 credit dissertation.

Career pathways

The bioinformatics sector is experiencing rapid growth across various subfields, driven by advancements in genomic technologies, the rise of personalised medicine, and the increasing use of AI and machine learning. Online MSc Bioinformatics graduates are employed across a broad range of industries and roles, with notable representation in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree To be eligible to apply for the Online MSc Bioinformatics, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) at least an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma in life sciences, biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science or another relevant quantitative subject from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. To be eligible for the online MSc Bioinformatics, you need a 2:1 degree or postgraduate diploma in life sciences, biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative subject from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, with an A in A-level mathematics, you can qualify with:. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,915 for the whole programme. Total cost Source

International applicants: GBP 18,915 for the whole programme. Total cost Source

Intake: March, June, October

Duration: 2.5 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CMH093

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