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Bioinformatics at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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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, statistics and computational science focused on addressing key questions in biology through the development and application of methods, data analytics, and software. 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, statistics, 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 and comparative genomics
  • genomics and bioinformatics
  • cutting-edge technologies
  • advanced experimental design and analysis
The taught part of the course is supported by a project preparation skills module, to consolidate your subject-specific skills in addition to training on advanced statistical analysis. You will then complete a substantial individual research project over the summer, utilising these essential employability skills. View our graduate profiles to see what they think of this course, and how it will shape their futures. Please email our Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Naomi Martin, to confirm options for other alternative exit awards such as Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Professional Development etc.

Modules

​Computational Biology, Programming and Practice (20 credits) ​Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics (20 credits) ​Sequence Assembly and Statistics: Concepts and Practice (20 credits) ​Bioinformatics Group Research Project (20 credits) ​MSc Project Preparation Skills (40 credits) ​MSc Research Project (60 credits)

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree from an approved institution in biological or natural sciences or equivalent degrees including genetics, microbiology, plant sciences, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, molecular medical sciences and similar. IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) ​Applicants with a lower second-class degree (2:2) (or international equivalent) may be considered on an individual basis.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Our postgraduate taught application fee for 2026 entry is now £0.00 (free). https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply/taught.aspx
Bioinformatics at University of Nottingham - UCAS