Program Overview

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Bioinformatics (with Advanced Practice) MSc

Overview

This programme teaches you how to manage and manipulate large datasets to reveal new insights in biological sciences. You get intensive training in a computer-based approach to biological research. You develop the computational and analytical understanding necessary as a platform for processing biological data. This involves the appreciation of biochemistry and molecular biology, together with IT and specialist skills in computer programming, data analysis, statistics and computational biology for multidisciplinary careers in research.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Advanced/Applied Practice in Health & Life Sciences
• Bioinformatics Analysis Techniques and Tools
• Data Analytics
• Genomic Technologies
• Life Science Research Project
• Proteomic Technologies
• Python for Bioinformatics
• R for Bioinformatics

Optional Modules

• Modules offered may vary.

How You Learn

Making the transition to postgraduate-level study can be challenging. Support with making this transition is seen as an important element of this programme.

• The Data Analytics and Algorithms for Bioinformatics and Database Theory and Application modules help you understand the requirements of academic study at postgraduate level, to enhance your skills in academic writing and referencing, and to help you develop the skills necessary to operate professionally and ethically in planning and implementing a master’s-level research project.
• By including work-based problem-solving projects and case study exercises this programme emphasises real-world working. This helps to develop your critical thinking skills as well as your ability to design, execute and present findings of research, allowing you to cultivate the skills employers are seeking to set you on a successful career path.
• A significant feature of the programme is the opportunity to gain experience of working in state-of-the-art bioinformatics research facilities within the National Horizon Centre.

How You Are Assessed

Modules are assessed by a variety of methods including exams and in-course assessment with some using other approaches such as group work, verbal or poster presentations.

• Your Advanced Practice module is assessed by an individual written reflective report (3,000 words) together with a study or workplace log, where appropriate, and through a poster presentation.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have at least a UK 2.2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to life or physical sciences. If your first degree is not in one of the subject areas listed above please contact our admissions team for guidance and advice on how you might become eligible. We may be able to offer you alternative access routes.

• International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country.
• In addition, international students normally need at least a 6.0, with no component below 5.5, in the International Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

Employability

Work Placement

There may be short-term placement opportunities, particularly during the project phase of the course.

Career Opportunities

Our bioinformatics programme equips you with a strong foundation for further PhD research or for prospective employment. There is an increasing demand for bioinformatics skills across the biotechnology, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. The ability to manage, analyse, integrate and visualise big data using technologies such as Python and R is also applicable to fields including software development, data analytics and finance.

Information for International Applicants

Qualifications

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Useful Information

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Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £5,417.50 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £10,000 a year
• Length: September enrolment: 20 months, including a summer break; January enrolment: 2 years, including two summer breaks
• Start date: January or September

Part-time

• Not available part-time

Why Choose Teesside?

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022. (Graduate labour market statistics, tees.ac.uk/source)
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.