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Course Duration: 1 year
Study mode: Full time
Start date:
This course last started in Sep-08
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Course Qualification: MSc in Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biology
Course Venue: Newcastle University , Tyne And Wear, NE1 7RU
Awarding body: Newcastle University
Course Description
This programme provides 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 Faculty of Medical Sciences and the School of Mathematics and Statistics. 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 typically 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 and excellence 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 2009/10: £4,195 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 90 (Internet-based), 577 (paper-based) or equivalent.
Venue Description
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Course Venue
Claremont Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE1 7RU
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