Course information
UK fee £10,950
International fee £23,650
Contact
CLSPGT
+44 (0)116 252 5710
Dr Ralf Schmid (Course Convenor)
+44 (0)116 229 7023
bioscipgt@leicester.co.uk
- Course description
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- Careers and employability
- Related courses
Course description
Course description
Bioinformatics is a major growth area and 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 skills in data analysis and computing for a career in this multidisciplinary field.
The course covers working in a Linux environment, programming in Python, “Big Data”, learning about Bioinformatics algorithms and cutting edge topics in genomics, transcriptomics and protein bioinformatics.
During the course you will work on a Linux laptop on which you install and develop your own Bioinformatics toolkit. This laptop is provided as a loan by the University of Leicester, but ownership of the laptop will be transferred free of charge to you on successful completion of the course.
Our MSc in Bioinformatics course culminates in your independent research project where you will apply the skills you have acquired in the taught phase on one of our many exciting research topics with internal and external contributions on offer.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Related courses
Course structure
- Modules
- Research Project
Modules
Modules
- Gene and genome analysis
- Proteins: Structure and Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics Programming and Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics
- Steered Research Project
- Algorithms for Bioinformatics
- Big Data and Predictive Analytics
Plus your research project.
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Research Project
Why Leicester?
Bioinformatics is a very practical subject and from day one of the course you will start working on your Linux laptop to develop your own bioinformatics toolkit. Ownership of the laptop is transferred to you, free of charge, on successful completion of the course.
The course is run in dedicated teaching labs which are ideally suited for working in small groups to ensure optimal student experience.
Teaching and learning
The course material is taught using a combination of lectures, problem-solving, small group work, drop-in sessions and self-directed learning. The taught modules are assessed by in-module assessments (e.g. practical reports, programming assignments, presentations) and by exams.
In your research project you will develop independence, initiative and understanding whilst performing the project and present your results in a thesis and a final oral presentation. To bring you right up-to-date with your chosen topic, you can attend departmental seminars and College research days dedicated to specific topics that include both visiting and internal speakers.
Key dates
September 2025 start
- Application deadline: 8 September 2025 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 25 July 2025)
- Deposit payment deadline: 8 August 2025
- CAS request deadline: 5 September 2025
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 5 September 2025
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Bioinformatics | Qualification MSc | Duration 1 year, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
