MSc Biological Data Science

The MSc Biological Data Science program at the University of Dundee seeks to equip students with the technical skills and knowledge required to handle and interpret biological data. With a focus on professional development, the course provides an intensive, integrated, and advanced course in Molecular and Biological Data Science set within the active cross-disciplinary research environment of the School of Life Sciences.Course Content: The one-year full-time or two-year part-time MSc Biological Data Science program provides a curriculum committed to providing professional skills that include programming, Data Analysis in Life Sciences, Molecular and Biological Databases, Image Analysis in Life Sciences and Computational Genomics. Key Modules: The course includes core modules that cover topics such as Programming for Scientist, Genetic and Genomic Analysis, Applications in High Content Analysis, Data Mining, and Analysis in Life Sciences, as well as an optional module selection. It also includes a research project.Accreditations: While specific accreditation details are not provided, the course is delivered within the School of Life Sciences, which is an internationally recognized centre with over 900 staff and students.Future Careers: Graduates from the Masters of Biological Data Science program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in fields such as biological data analysis, bioinformatics, clinical research, pharmaceuticals, and academia. The course also equips graduates with the skills required for further study to the PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.