MSc Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics

The Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics MSc full-time course at Cardiff University is a one-year full-time course. It is a distinctive programme that develops the skills and understanding required to apply computational data analytics to biological challenges. The course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed by modern researchers in omics sciences and will provide the necessary skills to research scientists, informaticians, clinicians and biologists.Course Content: This course covers areas including genomics and bioinformatics, and introduces tools and techniques used in genome data science. The content is regularly updated to keep pace with emerging techniques and contemporary concepts in genomics and bioinformatics. The course includes lectures, tutorials and workshops in which students will get a chance to interact with experts. Key Modules: The key modules in this course include Informatics and Statistics, Genomic Medicine and Inherited Disease, Human Molecular Genetics, Omics Techniques and Technologies and Systems Immunology. Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation information provided for this course.Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, graduates can progress to research in academia, work in drug discovery, in biotechnology and other healthcare industries or in related industries such as pharmaceuticals. There are also opportunities to apply the knowledge in the areas of molecular biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, etc.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics MSc full-time.