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PostgraduateMSc

Bioinformatics

Birkbeck, University of London
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2 yearsDuration
£11,490Per Year (Intl)
£6,375Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MSc Bioinformatics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our MSc and MRes Bioinformatics provide you with high-quality online training in bioinformatics, with the MRes offering you a larger research component to your studies. You will learn the basics of bioinformatics and skills currently in high demand, such as in data science. We welcome students from a variety of science-based disciplines and academic or professional backgrounds to this course. International tuition fees are £11,490 per year, home/UK fees are £6,375 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Bioinformatics Fundamentals and Genomics
Python Programming for Bioinformatics
Statistical Analysis and Data Science
Sequence Analysis and Algorithms
Structural Bioinformatics and Protein Analysis
Bioinformatics Database Systems
Research Methods and Project Design
Advanced Bioinformatics Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,490

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£22,980

Home Student Fee

£6,375

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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