Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine MSc
12 monthsProgramme duration
24,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Genomics is transforming the way we understand diseases, develop treatments, and deliver personalised healthcare. This has created an urgent need for professionals who can connect biological science with data-driven insights. Bioinformatics combines biology with computational and statistical methods to analyse complex datasets, while genomic medicine applies genetic discoveries to improve healthcare and create targeted therapies. This MSc provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive at the forefront of this medical transformation.
This programme is designed for graduates and professionals from biology, medicine, or data science. You will develop expertise in data analysis, disease mechanisms, and translational genomics, while building advanced skills in computational biology, statistical modelling, and emerging genomic technologies. These capabilities will prepare you to drive innovation and contribute to the future of precision medicine.
An MRes in Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine At Aston is also available for those seeking a research-focused alternative.
This programme is designed for graduates and professionals from biology, medicine, or data science. You will develop expertise in data analysis, disease mechanisms, and translational genomics, while building advanced skills in computational biology, statistical modelling, and emerging genomic technologies. These capabilities will prepare you to drive innovation and contribute to the future of precision medicine.
An MRes in Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine At Aston is also available for those seeking a research-focused alternative.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Genomics is transforming the way we understand diseases, develop treatments, and deliver personalised healthcare. This has created an urgent need for professionals who can connect biological science with data-driven insights. Bioinformatics combines biology with computational and statistical methods to analyse complex datasets, while genomic medicine applies genetic discoveries to improve healthcare and create targeted therapies. This MSc provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive at the forefront of this medical transformation.
This programme is designed for graduates and professionals from biology, medicine, or data science. You will develop expertise in data analysis, disease mechanisms, and translational genomics, while building advanced skills in computational biology, statistical modelling, and emerging genomic technologies. These capabilities will prepare you to drive innovation and contribute to the future of precision medicine.
An MRes in Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine At Aston is also available for those seeking a research-focused alternative.
This programme is designed for graduates and professionals from biology, medicine, or data science. You will develop expertise in data analysis, disease mechanisms, and translational genomics, while building advanced skills in computational biology, statistical modelling, and emerging genomic technologies. These capabilities will prepare you to drive innovation and contribute to the future of precision medicine.
An MRes in Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine At Aston is also available for those seeking a research-focused alternative.
Admission Requirements
120+
93+
6.5+
67+
Minimum 2.2 degree in a subject aligned to health, biosciences, mathematics/data sciences.
If you have a science, data or medical background and wish to advance your career, or looking at a career change this might be the course for you.
This programme is also an opportunity for intercalated medical students.
For full entry requirements, visit course page.
If you have a science, data or medical background and wish to advance your career, or looking at a career change this might be the course for you.
This programme is also an opportunity for intercalated medical students.
For full entry requirements, visit course page.
1 Year
Sep-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
11,200 GBP
International
24,800 GBP
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