Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics

Course Overview

The MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The past decade has seen enormous advances in molecular and biomedical technology resulting in an ‘omics’ revolution. Bioinformatics (health data science) covers the application of mathematics, statistics and computing to biological and clinical scenarios. Algorithms and software tools are used to understand and interpret patient-derived ‘Big Data’ WHAT'S INVOLVED? International tuition fees are £9,200 per year, home/UK fees are £1,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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