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 £2,000Helen 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 £750The 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
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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