Master of Bioinformatics

Master of Bioinformatics is a Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (A 42-credit hour programme spanning over 2 full semesters an) options.

The Master of Bioinformatics at Universiti Malaya is a 42-credit hour postgraduate programme designed to develop skills in bioinformatics for the Bioinformatics industry and advanced life science-based industries such as biotechnology and biomedical research. Students study programming principles for algorithm and software tool development, plus hands-on learning in computational modelling, structural biology, and data analysis across omics science, including genomic sequencing, proteomics, and transcriptomics.

The programme runs across 2 full semesters and 1 special semester. It includes 12 courses, with a research project made up of Bioinformatics Research Project (P1) and Bioinformatics Research Project (P2). Students also cover biological data management concepts such as data science, advanced databases, big data in Bioinformatics, information systems, and biological networks, plus their applications. The programme prepares graduates for career advancement and further study at the PhD level.

Modules

• Research Methodology in Bioinformatics
• Programming in Bioinformatics
• Omics Informatics
• Statistical Analysis in Bioinformatics
• Computer Aided Drug Design
• Application of Algorithms in Bioinformatics
• Application of Programming in Bioinformatics
• Advanced Roles of Bioinformatics in Propelling Research
• Bioinformatics Research Project (P1)
• Bioinformatics Research Project (P2)
• Biomedical Informatics
• Data Science in Bioinformatics

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Bioinformatics at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Malaya.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Malaya as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Bioinformatics.

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

Academic entry requirement: Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA not less than 3.00; or Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criteria*; or Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil at least one (1) criteria* (for UM graduate applicant) or two (2) criteria* (for non UM graduate applicant); or Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 and meets at least one (1) of the following criteria* (for UM graduate applicant) or two (2) criteria* (for non UM graduate applicant); or other qualification approved by Senate from time to time.

* Criteria: graduate of University of Malaya; Has at least one (1) year of working experience in the related field; has produced publications in the related fields; is a scholarship recipient; a government agency staff; passed the interview conducted by the Faculty; or passed the special assessment by the Faculty.

English Language Entry Requirements: Local applicant must possess MUET Band 4. International applicant must possess either one of the following: MUET Band 4; IELTS Band 6.0; PTE Score 42; TOEFL Score 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 80 (iBT). Exemption from the English Language requirement (only for international applicants): applicant is from a Country where the National Language is the English Language; applicant possesses academic qualification from an institution which uses English Language fully as their medium of instruction.

Please check detail of study units at https://fs.um.edu.my/master-of-bioinformatics

• Careers in the broadest domain: in private (including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical and information science) and public (including academia).

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