Birkbeck, University of London

Course overview

Our MSc and MRes Bioinformatics provide you with high-quality online training in bioinformatics, including learning how to program in Python and design and query databases using SQL.

Key highlights

  • High-quality bioinformatics training delivered online
  • Learn to program in Python
  • Design and query databases using SQL
  • Choice of MSc or research-focused MRes route

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary

    The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

    Tuition fees and living costs.

  • MFA Theatre Directing Award

  • MRes Philosophy Bursary

    As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.

    Up to £4,000
  • Peltz scholarships

    Value: £3,500

    Up to £3,500
  • The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships

    £5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Will Vaughan Scholarship

    There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £3,500
  • Women in Sport Scholarship

    Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Bioinformatician
  • Bioinformatics Analyst
  • Computational Biologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Scientist
  • Bioinformatics Software Developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,750 per year | International: £22,230 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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