Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics is a Masters program taught at Perdana University, Malaysia. Intake: January, June, September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics at Perdana University trains students to work with bioinformatics in areas linked to molecular biology, genomics, genetics, and medical sciences. The curriculum covers core topics such as Foundation in Biology, Essential Topics in Bioinformatics, Advanced Bioinformatics, and Research Seminar, supported by a Bioinformatics Research Miniproject.

Teaching follows a structure listed as Year 1 modules including Critical Thinking and Scientific Communication, Datawarehousing & Programming I and II, Biostatistics, and Data Mining. The program runs for 1 year, with intakes in January, June, and September. It is designed for students and professionals who support biology researchers.

Modules

• Critical Thinking and Scientific Communication
• Foundation in Biology
• Datawarehousing & Programming I
• Biostatistics
• Essential Topics in Bioinformatics
• Datawarehousing & Programming II
• Data Mining
• Advanced Bioinformatics
• Research Seminar
• Bioinformatics Research Miniproject

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics at Perdana University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Perdana University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Perdana University as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the PU Senate;
• OR A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
• OR A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the relevant field.

International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)

Please check detail of study units at https://perdanauniversity.edu.my/postgraduate-diploma-in-bioinformatics

• Bioinformatician
• Data Analyst (Bioinformatics)
• Computational Biologist
• Genomics Technician
• Clinical Data Manager

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.