MSc Bioinformatics
University of Bristol
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The MSc Bioinformatics covers a diverse range of areas in bioinformatics and is suitable for students from a variety of academic backgrounds related to the life sciences (biology, biochemistry, genetics, medicine, and other biosciences). Students will learn and work together with world-leading experts.In the age of big data, conservation biology, biodiversity, genetics, and evolutionary biology involve the study of large amounts of data that increase in volume and variety at a high speed. The ...Read more

The MSc Bioinformatics covers a diverse range of areas in bioinformatics and is suitable for students from a variety of academic backgrounds related to the life sciences (biology, biochemistry, genetics, medicine, and other biosciences). Students will learn and work together with world-leading experts.In the age of big data, conservation biology, biodiversity, genetics, and evolutionary biology involve the study of large amounts of data that increase in volume and variety at a high speed. The use of computational tools is essential to analyse such large datasets, some of which have shaken the foundations of many scientific disciplines. The advent of these technologies is also central to many companies and the public sector and has driven the emergence of innovative start-ups. The job market for graduates proficient in bioinformatics is expanding rapidly and will keep growing.You will learn about topics including programming, machine learning, genomics, protein structure, evolutionary biology, as well as professional and entrepreneurial skills. You will undertake a scientific research project supervised by the experts of the Faculty of Life Sciences and will leave with highly transferable skills that will help to boost your future career and employability. Moreover, you will learn how to capitalise your innovative ideas in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.

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An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in a degrees related to life sciences (for example; biological sciences, biochemistry, zoology, ecology, bioinformatics, etc).

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£14,500 per year

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£28,200 per year

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£28,200 per year

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accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.

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Katie
01 Feb 23
MSc Bioinformatics
The University of Bristol campus is super inclusive and has a great community feel. I enjoy how the campus has a broad range of facilities including a number of libraries, cafés,...
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University of Bristol
Beacon House Queens Road Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Clifton Down  0.3 miles away
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