Course summary

Every field in life sciences has been transformed by the use of computers. Bioinformatics is a rapidly developing field at the interface between life sciences and computational science focused on addressing key questions in biology through the development and application of methods, data analytics, and software tools. The ability to develop and apply computational methods to large and complex datasets will be a key driver of biological innovation in the next decades. MSc Bioinformatics at Nottingham is aimed at students with a background in biological sciences who wish to develop skills in bioinformatics, computer programming, and data analytics skills for industry, future research careers, and more. The course is not aimed at students with a background in computer science. The study programme incorporates the areas of:

• Computational biology, programming, and practice

• Evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics

• Genomics

• Cutting-edge molecular biology technologies

• Advanced experimental design and analysis