Course Description
This programme, formerly the MRes in Bioinformatics, aims to provide you with a broad range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge needed in the bioinformatics industry and academia. This interdisciplinary programme is based in the School of Computing Science and taught jointly with the Institute of Human Genetics and the Schools of Mathematics and Statistics, Biology and Psychology, and Biomedical Sciences. You take compulsory modules (60 credits) and optional modules (40 credits), followed by a six-month individual project that may be taken within the University or with a bioinformatics or pharmaceutical company (80 credits). Compulsory modules include: bioinformatics theory; bioinformatics applications; bioinformatics programming in Java; computing for bioinformatics or fundamentals of cell and molecular biology. Optional modules enable you to tailor your degree to either a computational/numerical theme or a more biologically oriented theme. The quality of this programme is recognised by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and there are five BBSRC studentships available for UK and EU students.

Course Fees
Fees for 2007-8 are £3,950 full-time.

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Entry Requirements
A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in any science discipline including biological sciences, engineering sciences, computing sciences, mathematics or physical sciences. Equivalent industrial and academic experience is also considered. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 233 (computer based) or equivalent.

Venue Description
Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Newcastle University
Claremont Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE1 7RU

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