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Master of Science in Computational Health Informatics at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

The MSc in Computational Health Informatics provides advanced and specialised training in biomedical data science and technology. It runs over two years with lectures, tutorials, self-directed learning, an optional supervised internship and a minor dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Pathology / Integrative Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: Two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The programme combines 120 credits of specialised coursework with a 60-credit minor dissertation. Students complete ten courses: eight compulsory and two electives, drawn from an offering of eleven. Core courses include Biocomputing, Bioinformatics Programming with Python and Machine Learning and Biomedical Data Science; options include OMICS Data Mining, OMICS Data Generation, Population Genomics, Omics-Wide Association Studies, Pharmacomicrobiomics and the Microbiome, OMICS for Industry and Computational Phylogenetics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An overall final mark of at least 65% in an NQF level 8 qualification in genetics, statistics, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, computer science or a related discipline; proven proficiency in written and spoken English, including medical terminology; and an acceptable level of computer literacy with access to a computer and the internet. Applicants are ranked on their honours or equivalent marks, may be interviewed telephonically, and are selected by a departmental selection committee.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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