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About the course
This is for you if... you want to study bioinformatics at an advanced level.
Course description
Bioinformatics is a major growth area in research and industry; hence qualified bioinformaticians are in high demand. The MSc in Bioinformatics is a one-year full-time course for biological sciences graduates which will equip you with the theoretical and practical analytical skills necessary for a career in this multidisciplinary field.
The course comprises taught modules and guided research, and culminates in a four-month project placement in industry, a research institute or a University of Leicester research lab.
You will work on a Linux laptop on which you install and develop your own Bioinformatics toolkit. During the course this laptop is provided as a loan by the University of Leicester.
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Entry Requirements
2:2 degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or related discipline. We will also consider appropriate experience in industry.