Perdana University · Malaysia

Master of Science Msc Bioinformatics Coursework

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
First-year fees
MYR
Starts
January, July

Introduction

Master of Science Msc Bioinformatics Coursework is a Masters program taught at Perdana University, Malaysia. Intake: January, July. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full Time: 1.5 years, Part Time: 3 years) options.

The Master of Science (MSc) Bioinformatics (Coursework) at Perdana University is designed for students preparing to enter bioinformatics through coursework and supervised study. Students study topics across bioinformatics, applied computing in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer programming, and machine learning, plus critical thinking and scientific communication.

The programme is delivered full time over 1.5 years or part time over 3 years. It runs in January and July and includes Research Methodology, Research Seminar, and Bioinformatics Projects, with an elective choice in Structural Bioinformatics, Genome Informatics, or Computational Methods in Biology.

Modules

  • Research Methodology
  • Biology in Bioinformatics
  • Applied Computing in Bioinformatics
  • Introductory Bioinformatics
  • Biostatistics
  • Computer Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Critical Thinking & Scientific Communication
  • Structural Bioinformatics
  • Genome Informatics
  • Computational Methods in Biology
  • Research Seminar

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Msc Bioinformatics Coursework 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 Master of Science Msc Bioinformatics Coursework.

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

i. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 in a related field, as accepted by the PU Senate;
OR
ii. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field with CGPA of less than 2.50 and a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the related field.

This programme is open to applicants via APEL.A (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).

International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)

If a student does not meet this requirement, Perdana University will offer a three-month Intensive English Preparatory program to ensure that student's proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Bioinformatician
  • Bioinformatic Scientist
  • Research Scientist

Scholarships

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