University of Hertfordshire

MSc Bioinformatics with Advanced Research

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by research-experienced academics with contributions by professionals from health services, agricultural research and the European Bioinformatics Institute. Tailor your masters: You will begin by studying core modules in either Computer Science or Bioscience. Later, you can choose between the Clinical Bioinformatics and Plant Disease Bioinformatics modules.

In the final stage of the course, you will focus on your research project, selecting a topic in consultation with your assigned supervisor. Advanced Research: You will have the opportunity to conduct a significant research project when you opt for the advanced research pathway.

Key highlights

  • Taught by research-experienced academics with input from industry professionals
  • Contributions from health services, agricultural research and European Bioinformatics Institute
  • Core modules in either Computer Science or Bioscience
  • Choose between Clinical Bioinformatics and Plant Disease Bioinformatics modules
  • Significant research project through the advanced research pathway
  • Research topic chosen in consultation with an assigned supervisor

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Bioscience or Computer Science; or above
  • Additional condition: interview — The interview must demonstrate that the applicant meets the following criteria: Skills and knowledge in the area of biosciences equivalent to the level of the Core Bioscience module specified in secti…

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Bioinformatician
  • Clinical Bioinformatician
  • Computational Biologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Scientist (Life Sciences)
  • Research Assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £15,120 | International: £20,950

Admission

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