MSc in Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics applies principles of information sciences and technologies to make the vast, diverse, and complex life sciences data more understandable and useful. It involves, research, development or application of computational tools and approaches for expanding the use of biological, medical, behavioural or health data, including those to acquire, store, organise, archive, analyse, or visualise such data.
This course intends to develop the appropriate complementary skills to provide students with the multidisciplinary genetic epidemiological and bioinformatic skill-set required to work effectively in the post genomic era. It offers knowledge and expertise in computational and statistical biosciences for careers in academic research, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical and health care industries.
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Tuition fees
UK & EU Full Time Student Fees for 2007/2008
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Length
1 year (Full-time) / 2-4 years (Part-time)
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Area of study
Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Last update
2008-08-05
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Length
1 year (Full-time) / 2-4 years (Part-time)
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Application Deadline
You can find more information about the application process, including downloadable application forms that you can print out from the web, available at www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply
Teaching Language
English
Exams Required
Students should have a good first degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology or a Bioscience such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and have an interest and basic ability in computers or statistics.
At the discretion of School, non-graduates whose lack of formal academic qualifications is compensated for by relevant work experience (normally a minimum of two years) may also be admitted.
Other Requirements
All candidates whose first language is not English will need evidence of their English language ability, e.g. an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test or a grade of 580 or above in the TOEFL test (237 computer-based test). For more information, please see www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt
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Course content
The course is based on a combination of lectures, practical sessions and workshops, guided reading and tutorial sessions, in addition to course assignments.
The Core I Modules will enable students to obtain background understanding of biosciences, statistics, and computer science for bioinformatics. These core modules are designed to provide participants from different backgrounds with a working knowledge of subject areas not covered by their first degree. The Core II Modules cover epidemiology, biostatistics and bioinformatics. By having the option to choose amongst the Specialist Option Modules , the student is able to specialise in either genetic epidemiology or bioinformatics thus providing a tailored approach to future career development. Examination for each module is by written tests and course assignments.
Postgraduate Diploma students take 8 taught modules plus the case studies module; Postgraduate Certificate students take 4 or 5 of the taught modules only.
MSc students will undertake an additional research project which requires the student to examine in-depth issues related to the specialist area of their choice (3 months full time). The dissertation requires the student to demonstrate their ability to undertake a piece of research or a critical review of an aspect of either genetic epidemiology or bioinformatics. The size and scope of the study or review is limited by the time period and by the word limit of 20,000 words.
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Tuition fees
UK & EU Full Time Student Fees for 2007/2008
Scholarships
Information on postgraduate funding opportunities for UK and EU students, including a regularly-updated list of university studentships, can be found on our website at www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgfunding
Funding is highly competitive and we recommend planning and researching your funding options well in advance of commencing your studies. Also, in most cases, you will need to have a firm offer of a place to study on a postgraduate programme before you will be considered for an award. It is therefore important that you apply for your chosen postgraduate programme well in advance of the closing date for funding applications as set by the relevant funding body.
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