MSc Bioinformatics

The Bioinformatics MSc program offered by the University of Birmingham is an integrated programme that combines genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics skills, in an effort to enable students to understand biological molecules at a structural and functional level. This program aims to provide students with the necessary skills to design and execute projects that involve the analysis of large quantities of biological data from the 'omic' technologies and to carry out sophisticated analyses. Course Content: This full time one-year course comprises a range of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules provide the necessary bioinformatics foundation, while the optional modules allow students to pursue their personal interests. Some of the topics covered include, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Bioinformatics, Functional Genomics and Transcriptomics and Genomic Medicine.Key Modules: Core modules include Biostatistics, Introduction to Bioinformatics, Functional Genomics, Structural Bioinformatics: Proteins, Advanced Bioinformatics and Genome Science. Optional modules provide a range of choices like Genomic Medicine, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation of Bioscience Research and Healthcare Ethics & Law.Future Careers: The Bioinformatics MSc course opens doors to potential careers in a variety of areas including the pharmaceutical industry, public health, agricultural sector, scientific research and more. Potential job roles may include Bioinformatics Analysts, Computational Biologist, Systems Biologist, Biostatistician among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.