MSC Bioinformatics

MSC Bioinformatics is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 months) options.

The University of Manchester’s MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology is an integrated programme taught by researchers spanning bioinformatics, genomics, and systems biology. The course studies bioinformatics methods for analysing and interpreting high-throughput biological data, alongside systems biology views of function at cellular and organismal levels.

Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of methods to analyse and interpret data generated by modern biology. The programme provides an appreciation of biochemistry and molecular biology, together with IT and computer science techniques. The MSc is delivered full-time in person over a duration of 12 months.

The programme is designed to gain extensive research experience and professional skills in bioinformatics and systems biology. It prepares students for a career in industry or academic research.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Bioinformatics at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in: biological sciences, medical sciences, physical sciences, computing sciences, mathematics. We require sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken. We may also consider exceptional applicants with a Lower Second who also have research experience or equivalent professional experience.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency at the point of application through a secure and approved testing system. Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 or above in each component
• TOEFL Internet-based: 4.5 overall with 4.5 in each component (1-6 scale) or 90 overall with 22 in each component (1-120 scale)

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, if your current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6) or Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10). Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the pre-sessional English course.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/08854/msc-bioinformatics-and-systems-biology

• Industry
• Academic research

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.