Bioinformatics

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leicester, the MSc Bioinformatics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Bioinformatics is a major growth area and qualified bioinformaticians are in high demand. The MSc in Bioinformatics is a one-year full-time course for biological sciences graduates which will equip you with the theoretical and practical skills in data analysis and computing for a career in this multidisciplinary field. The course covers working in a Linux environment, programming in Python, “Big Data”, learning about Bioinformatics algorithms and cutting edge topics in genomics, transcriptomics and protein bioinformatics. International tuition fees are £24,250 per year, home/UK fees are £11,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

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