Bioinformatics MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 23QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data.



As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics studies and processes biological data, combining:


  • computer science
  • informatics
  • statistics/mathematics
  • engineering


The emphasis is on leveraging aspects of these disciplines to efficiently explore biology.



The aim of the Bioinformatics MSc programme is to equip you with a strong background in biology, at the same time training you in the application and development of methods used to interpret the vast amounts of data generated by high-throughput 'omics' technologies, be they proteins or nucleic acids.



We recognise that all of our MSc Bioinformatics students come from different backgrounds, and have different interests in biology. This programme in Bioinformatics allows you to take advantage of all the advances in biology, as well as the bioinformatics tools to explore that biology. We aim to provide you with a set of core skills that all bioinformaticians should have. By offering diverse and extensive course options, you can choose the mix of courses you want and determine the specific content of your programme.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data.



As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics studies and processes biological data, combining:


  • computer science
  • informatics
  • statistics/mathematics
  • engineering


The emphasis is on leveraging aspects of these disciplines to efficiently explore biology.



The aim of the Bioinformatics MSc programme is to equip you with a strong background in biology, at the same time training you in the application and development of methods used to interpret the vast amounts of data generated by high-throughput 'omics' technologies, be they proteins or nucleic acids.



We recognise that all of our MSc Bioinformatics students come from different backgrounds, and have different interests in biology. This programme in Bioinformatics allows you to take advantage of all the advances in biology, as well as the bioinformatics tools to explore that biology. We aim to provide you with a set of core skills that all bioinformaticians should have. By offering diverse and extensive course options, you can choose the mix of courses you want and determine the specific content of your programme.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

1 Year
Sep

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Pathology PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

Psychiatry PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

Surgery PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::
Postgrad Programmes 180