MSc Bioinformatics

The MSc Bioinformatics course taught at Teesside University helps students work with large biological datasets, combining biology, computation, statistics, and data visualisation. It teaches how to use programming tools like Python and R, how to analyse genetic, proteomic, or other biomolecular data, and how to draw insights for health, research, or industry.

The course is offered full-time for one year and part-time for two years, depending on whether students start in September or January. It also includes a major research project in the latter part of the course, where students apply what they have learnt in a practical investigation. Students take modules covering biological sciences (molecular biology, genomics), computational methods (programming, data analysis, statistics), and bioinformatics tools.

Students are taught how to handle and interpret biological data, understand disease genetics, and learn the biology of organisms and how computational tools can help in research or diagnostics. The final project or dissertation is a major part of the course. In it, students choose a topic under supervision, often using lab, computational or both methods.

Teaching involves lectures, seminars, computer lab sessions, workshops, and hands-on practice with real tools and datasets. Students will work on case studies, problem sets, and computational biology tasks. Assessment includes written reports, lab/analysis work, examinations, programming assignments, presentations, and a final research project. Students are tested on understanding theory, applying tools, interpreting data, and communicating results.

Teesside University is located in Middlesbrough, in Northeast England. It has invested in modern science and bioscience infrastructure, including the National Horizons Centre, which supports both teaching and research. Student life includes access to labs, study spaces, societies, and support services. Teaching at Teesside emphasises applied learning, working with real data, and preparing students for both research and work in industry. Staff often have research or industry connections, and students get hands-on experience through project work, placements, or interaction with industry partners.

Grade Requirements:

• Students usually need a UK 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a life sciences, physical sciences, or computing-related field.

English Proficiency:

• For international students, English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no component lower than 5.5.

The annual tuition fee to study MSc Bioinformatics at Teesside University is £17,000 for international students for full-time study. Students should also expect a tuition fee increase of a maximum of 10% each year.

Teesside University offers some scholarships and financial support that may apply to the MSc Bioinformatics. There are merit-based awards and international student scholarships. Students should check the university’s postgraduate funding pages to see current offers, eligibility, and deadlines. One known scholarship is the Global Excellence Scholarship for international students, which sometimes gives tuition fee discounts. Students should apply early and provide the required documents.

Graduates of the MSc Bioinformatics from Teesside University may find roles such as:

• Bioinformatics Analyst
• Genomics Data Scientist
• Computational Biology Researcher
• Biostatistician
• Clinical Data Analyst

Applications for the Teesside University MSc Bioinformatics course go through Teesside University’s postgraduate application system. If you need assistance with the application, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.