Bioinformatics MSc
University of Liverpool
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Life sciences 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.Youll be trained with an emphasis on hands-on practical experience, so ...Read more

Life sciences 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.Youll be trained with an emphasis on hands-on practical experience, so that you can tackle your research project with confidence. You will be taught by internationally renowned scientists at a University with internationally excellent Research Centres, including the University of Liverpool Computational Biology Facility, the newly established Centre for Metabolomics, the Centre for Proteomics, and the Centre for Genomic Research.If Bioinformatics is your passion, you may wish to continue your education by studying a PhD following successful completion of this MSc.Please note that this programme is suitable for intercalating medical students.

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05 Feb 25

The best aspect is the academic experience. The teachers and staff are very helpful and helps you in need. The worst aspect would be the difficulty of finding part time jobs. I am..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree in a Biological Sciences subject or equivalent, including at least one module providing training in statistics. Candidates must have a scientific background acceptable to the Director of the programme.

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£13,300 per year

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Accommodation - 600 to 900

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Republic of Ireland Fee: £13,300

£13,300 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£28,300 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - 600 to 900

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Accommodation - 600 to 900

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Midhukrishna
05 Feb 25
Bioinformatics MSc
The best aspect is the academic experience. The teachers and staff are very helpful and helps you in need. The worst aspect would be the difficulty of finding part time jobs. I am...
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05 Feb 25
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University of Liverpool
Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill Liverpool L69 7ZX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Liverpool Lime Street  0.2 miles away
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