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  MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology


The University of Manchester    Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Full time September MSc 12 months
Biological Sciences (4) Computer Science (8) Mathematics (25)

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Are you fascinated by the intersection of biology and technology? Look no further than our MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology programme. This cutting-edge course is designed to equip you with the skills sought after by employers in both academia and industry. You'll explore the exciting world of bioinformatics and systems biology, learning to analyse and interpret data generated by modern biology. Taught by leading researchers, you'll gain theoretical and practical knowledge in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. With two research projects and a multidisciplinary approach, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career in the biosciences industry or academic research. Exciting opportunities await!

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Course description

Our MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology course looks at two concepts that complement each other and reflect the skills currently sought by employers in academia and industry.

Bioinformatics is changing as high throughput biological data collection becomes more systems-oriented, with employers seeking people who can work across both disciplines.

Enormous success has been achieved in bioinformatics, such as in defining homologous families of sequences at the DNA, RNA and protein levels. However, our appreciation of function is changing rapidly as experimental analysis scales up to cellular and organismal viewpoints.

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Entry Requirements

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:

biological sciences
medical sciences
physical sciences
computing sciences subject
mathematics

With sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken. We may also consider exceptional applicants with a Lower Second who also have research experience or equivalent professional experience.

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