MSC Biological Data Science
Course overview
The MSC Biological Data Science at the University of Dundee will help students develop data science skills, including AI, machine learning, big data mining and analysis and Learn how to apply them to life sciences and biomedical data. The course combines biology, computer science, and statistics to understand complex biological systems. Scientists use it to find patterns in DNA, microscopic images, cells, and diseases.
Students will greatly benefit from this course because the University of Dundee is the world's most influential research institution in pharmaceuticals and hosts one of the largest (and longest) collaborations with the pharmaceutical industry. And has been the top UK university for biological sciences research since 2014, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise.
Students will be taught through lectures, workshops and tutorials, seminars, computing practicals, oral and poster presentations, journal clubs, digital working, research projects with one-to-one training, and self-directed study. They will be assessed in a variety of ways, including short answer and essay questions, scientific writing exercises, data analysis exercises, computer-based exercises, exams, case studies, oral presentations, and focused research reports.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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The MSc Biological Data Science at the University of Dundee will require applicants to provide at least a second-class lower degree or 50% or a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0 or 4.0/7.0 in any of the biological, biochemical, or biomedical sciences or physics, computing, or mathematics from a recognised international higher institution.
English Language Requirements:
The MSc Biological Data Science at the University of Dundee will require applicants to provide one of the following proofs of English proficiency tests to qualify for entry into the programme:
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IELTS: An overall score of 6.5, and no score less than Writing 6.0, Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, and Speaking 6.0.
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TOEFL: An overall score of 87, with minimum scores in Writing 20, Listening 17, Reading 18, and Speaking 22.
Scholarships
Al-Maktoum College Living Support Scholarship
Value - £3,000
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarship
Global Excellence Scholarship Postgraduate
Value - £8,000
Up to £8,000Vice Chancellor's East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Biological Data Science from the University of Dundee are suited to take on roles such as:
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Biological Data Analyst
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Data Analyst
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Big Data Specialist
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Data Scientist
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Academic Researcher
Cost of study
The cost of tuition is £16,995 for international students who want to study the MSc Biological Data Science at the University of Dundee. Fees are subject to annual change.
Admission
International students can apply for this course directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.
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