28Jun
PostgraduateCourse summary
The future of biology is bioinformatics. Learn to work with the world’s most advanced biological and clinical datasets and develop your career in omics-enabled biosciences. Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing fields in industry and academia. Our online MSc Bioinformatics connects biology, clinical applications, mathematics and computer science on a programme that bridges the fields of health informatics, machine learning and systems biology. What makes our course different? Led by active bioinformatics researchers and connected to global institutions, the programme offers real-world experience and practical skills essential for advancing your career in this dynamic field. Our online MSc Bioinformatics connects topics across biology and computer science, equipping you with cutting-edge data manipulation techniques for advanced health and life science research. Whether you're a biologist or healthcare professional eager to dive into data analysis, or a statistician or computer scientist looking to apply your expertise to health and biology, this programme is uniquely designed to support your ambitions in this fast-growing industry.
Modules
The online MSc Bioinformatics is a 180 credit full masters programme that takes approximately two and a half years to complete. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: -TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing. -Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills. -Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. -LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill. If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Entry requirements
You will need to hold (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma in life sciences, biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science or another relevant quantitative subject from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Alternatively, you may also be eligible with one of the following, if you also have an A in A-level mathematics: - 2.2 in the above listed subjects plus 3–5 years of relevant work experience - 3.0 in the above listed subjects plus 5–7 years of relevant work experience - 8 years or more of relevant work experience
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16510 | Year 1 |
| England | £16510 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £16510 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £16510 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £16510 | Year 1 |
| International | £16510 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT