Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,450
(c. USD36,732.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program is designed to give participants a foundation for investigating, evaluating, and understanding modern biological datasets. The curriculum delivers graduate-level training in Bioinformatics, specializing in genomic applications.
This program is designed to give participants a foundation for investigating, evaluating, and understanding modern biological datasets. The curriculum delivers graduate-level training in Bioinformatics, specializing in genomic applications. Participants will acquire essential techniques for processing omics data, particularly genomic information from next-generation sequencing platforms. Training will also cover emerging omics fields such as metabolomics and proteomics.
The program structure addresses requirements from academic research, biotech sectors, and pharmaceutical/healthcare industries. Students will receive training in computational and statistical biosciences while cultivating supplementary competencies needed to thrive in multidisciplinary bioinformatics environments.
Program Objectives
Equip students with cross-disciplinary technical expertise in computational and statistical biosciences for careers in academic research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare,
Introduce standard computational, statistical, and analytical methods used in post-genomic biology and genetics,
Cultivate the ability to assess research methodologies and findings critically, enabling informed decisions about technique applicability,
Develop proficiency in study design, data analysis, and effective information extraction from genetics, genomics, and related biosciences - along with skills to communicate results to both specialist and general audiences,
Offer preparation and mentorship for conducting original research in students' chosen specialization areas. This component also enhances initiative, task management, and creative problem-solving abilities essential for professional settings.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to satisfying the requirements of the Cardiff University General Entrance Requirements, meeting English language requirements IELTS of at least 7.5 with 6.5 in each subsection, at the discretion of the relevant Board of Studies, applicants will:
normally possess a minimum of an upper second-class (or equivalent) primary degree in a bioscience or computing or mathematics/statistics.
Graduates in other subject areas with a degree awarded by a recognised Institution will be considered by the course Admissions Committee.
At the discretion of the Board of Studies, non-graduates whose relative lack of formal qualifications or graduates who were awarded a lower-second class (or equivalent) degree may be accepted for study by compensation for their relevant work experience. The candidate must provide evidence that they have held, for a minimum period of two years, a position of responsibility relevant to the programme.
You will also need to provide a personal statement. Your personal statement should provide information that is relevant to your application for admission to tell us why you wish to follow this programme, what benefits you expect to gain from it, and what skills and experience you possess which make you a suitable applicant. You must use the questions below as headings in your document:
1. What motivates you to apply for this course?
2. How would you describe your computer literacy and what coding experience do you have?
3. How would you describe your knowledge of statistics?
4. How would you describe your knowledge of molecular biology and genetics?
5. If you have previously applied for this course and were unsuccessful, describe what further experience you have gained which may strengthen your application.
TOEFL IBT- At least 109 overall
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL 6
normally possess a minimum of an upper second-class (or equivalent) primary degree in a bioscience or computing or mathematics/statistics.
Graduates in other subject areas with a degree awarded by a recognised Institution will be considered by the course Admissions Committee.
At the discretion of the Board of Studies, non-graduates whose relative lack of formal qualifications or graduates who were awarded a lower-second class (or equivalent) degree may be accepted for study by compensation for their relevant work experience. The candidate must provide evidence that they have held, for a minimum period of two years, a position of responsibility relevant to the programme.
You will also need to provide a personal statement. Your personal statement should provide information that is relevant to your application for admission to tell us why you wish to follow this programme, what benefits you expect to gain from it, and what skills and experience you possess which make you a suitable applicant. You must use the questions below as headings in your document:
1. What motivates you to apply for this course?
2. How would you describe your computer literacy and what coding experience do you have?
3. How would you describe your knowledge of statistics?
4. How would you describe your knowledge of molecular biology and genetics?
5. If you have previously applied for this course and were unsuccessful, describe what further experience you have gained which may strengthen your application.
TOEFL IBT- At least 109 overall
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL 6
Tuition
GBP
27,450