Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PgDip Bioinformatics in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
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Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,240
(c. USD28,340.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, and statistics, playing a vital role in organismal studies, molecular biology, and biomedical research. This program emphasizes extracting meaningful patterns from DNA, RNA, and protein sequences through data storage, mining, analysis, and visualization—essential components of contemporary biological research.
Learn directly from leading researchers while gaining hands-on laboratory experience during the intensive summer research project.
The curriculum prioritizes mastering fundamental bioinformatics and functional genomics concepts before applying them through practical electives in semester 2 and a culminating research project. Recognized by the Royal Society of Biology for partially fulfilling academic and professional requirements.
Develops both computational skills and biological research methodologies specific to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
Hosted within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, renowned for pioneering work in functional genomics and systems biology—an exceptional training environment. Work with complex molecular datasets through research-based semester 2 courses, learning to design and execute tailored analysis workflows for real-world scientific challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally an upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. Applicants with a lower second-class Honours degree in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis.
Relevant degree subjects are:
all biology degrees with a substantial molecular biology or genetics component.
other biology degrees with at least some molecular biology.
computing science, software engineering or IT.
mathematics or statistics (with evidence of experience in computer programming).
other physical sciences subjects with either evidence of experience in computer programming or evidence of a strong background in molecular biology.
For all other degree backgrounds, please consult the programme director for advice before applying.
You do not need to have previous experience in computer programming, but you should be numerate as part of the programme is spent learning programming and many of the courses involve statistical analysis. We may admit you if your background is outside molecular biology and we are confident that you can develop your understanding of the biology background in a timely manner.
If you have a degree in a molecular bioscience and want to specialise or enhance your skills in biological computing, this programme is designed for you.
If your background is in a non-molecular life science or in another discipline such as computing science, please apply anyway, or enquire (see the contact listed above), as we do often take students with other backgrounds.
IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome) - 79, with Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Relevant degree subjects are:
all biology degrees with a substantial molecular biology or genetics component.
other biology degrees with at least some molecular biology.
computing science, software engineering or IT.
mathematics or statistics (with evidence of experience in computer programming).
other physical sciences subjects with either evidence of experience in computer programming or evidence of a strong background in molecular biology.
For all other degree backgrounds, please consult the programme director for advice before applying.
You do not need to have previous experience in computer programming, but you should be numerate as part of the programme is spent learning programming and many of the courses involve statistical analysis. We may admit you if your background is outside molecular biology and we are confident that you can develop your understanding of the biology background in a timely manner.
If you have a degree in a molecular bioscience and want to specialise or enhance your skills in biological computing, this programme is designed for you.
If your background is in a non-molecular life science or in another discipline such as computing science, please apply anyway, or enquire (see the contact listed above), as we do often take students with other backgrounds.
IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome) - 79, with Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Tuition
GBP
21,240