MSc Bioinformatics at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Biosciences and technology are an integral part of the global economy. Our Bioinformatics MSc has been designed with input from major industry players to meet the current and emerging skill gaps for professional bioinformaticians. This course will equip you with the background in biology, statistical analysis, and computing skills necessary to work with modern biological data from genomic, proteomic and metabolomic studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in semester one include Bioinformatics Research Skills, Biological Data Skills, Informatics for Life Sciences, Coding for Life Sciences.

Career pathways

Graduates with a Bioinformatics MSc are highly sought after. In the public sector, bioinformaticians are in demand in research institutes, government departments, the Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a Biological Sciences subject or equivalent, including at least one module providing training in statistics, or a degree from a Science and Engineering subject, with a demonstrated interest or modules in Biology. Candidates must have a scientific background acceptable to the Director of the programme.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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