University of Bradford

MSc Bioinformatics

University of Bradford

Course overview

The MSc Bioinformatics at the University of Bradford trains students to combine biology, computer science, maths, and statistics. Students learn how to handle large biological data sets. The course covers genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and other “omics” fields. The programme gives both theory and lab-based practical work so graduates can work in research, health, biotech, or data science. This is a full-time, one-year master’s degree. Core modules include Principles of Bioinformatics, Advanced Bioinformatics, Practical Molecular Biology, ’Omics’ Techniques in Biology and Healthcare, Practical Skills in Research, plus a final Research Project. The course mixes lectures, seminars, lab work, workshops, and self-guided study.

Teaching includes lectures, lab classes, tutorials, data-analysis tasks, and independent work. Assessment comes via unseen exams, coursework (lab reports, essays, data analysis), computer-based assignments, and oral/poster presentations. A full research project completes the degree. Students get support through personal academic tutors. Training is geared towards real-world biology, healthcare, and scientific research needs. The course helps build data handling, molecular biology, and computing skills, useful in labs, biotech, health, or research labs.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • An undergraduate degree (at least 2:2) in a relevant field such as computer science, bioinformatics, biology, biotechnology, or other related disciplines. In some cases, applicants with a non-STEM background may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Students who speak a language other than English must show proof of English ability, with IELTS 6.5 and no part below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Distance Learning MBA Scholarship

    Women will receive a scholarship equivalent to 10% of the overall tuition fee as a tuition fee discount.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Executive MBA Scholarship

    Women will receive a scholarship equivalent to 30%; other students will receive a scholarship equivalent to 20%

  • Scholarship for MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy

    £7,500 as a tuition fee discount. This means that students will pay: £17,889

    Up to £7,500

  • UoB 10% Family Postgraduate Discount

    Recipients will receive a 10% discount on their overall tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Bioinformatics from the University of Bradford can work as:

  • Bioinformatics Analyst

  • Computational Biologist

  • Data Scientist in Biotech

  • Genomics Researcher

  • Bioinformatics Software Developer

Cost of study

For the 2026/27 entry, the annual tuition fee to study MSc Bioinformatics at the University of Bradford is £25,389 for international students.

Admission

To apply for the University of Bradford MSc Bioinformatics course, prospective students can submit an application directly through the university’s online application portal. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.

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