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Bioinformatics MSc at University of Bradford - UCAS

Course summary

Bioinformatics combines knowledge from a variety of disciplines such as biology, computer science, mathematics and statistics to analyse and interpret biological data on a large scale. The Bioinformatics programme at Bradford includes training in experimental techniques that complements commonly used data acquisition methods in a broad range of investigative scenarios. This is designed to provide basic training in the principles of bioinformatics, followed by coverage of the advanced level of knowledge and training required relevant to large-scale data mining and processing, including programming and scripting via command line and the Galaxy interface. A key feature of the MSc programme at Bradford is that students are able to learn the theoretical knowledge of bioinformatics, with practical training in experimental techniques that are commonly used in biomedical sciences. This is designed to enable students to become knowledgeable in genomics, proteomics transcriptomics and metagenomics so that they can apply bioinformatics approaches in a broad range of real-world employment scenarios aimed at improving human health, both in industry as well as in healthcare organisations.


Entry requirements

2:2 or above in any aspect of the Biological Sciences or Biosciences or related Life Sciences courses. For students whose first language is not English a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score at 6.0 or the equivalent is required, with a minimum score of 5.5 in any sub-unit.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9230* Whole course
Northern Ireland £9230* Whole course
Scotland £9230* Whole course
Wales £9230* Whole course
Republic of Ireland £9230* Whole course
EU £23028* Whole course
International £23028* Whole course
Channel Islands £23028* Whole course

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Bioinformatics MSc at University of Bradford - UCAS