Bioinformatics (Taught)

Every field in life sciences has been transformed by the use of computers. Bioinformatics is a rapidly developing field at the interface between life sciences, statistics and computational science focused on addressing key questions in biology through the development and application of methods, data analytics, and software. The ability to develop and apply computational methods to large and complex datasets will be a key driver of biological innovation in the next decades.

MSc Bioinformatics at Nottingham is aimed at students with a background in biological sciences who wish to develop skills in bioinformatics, statistics, computer programming, and data analytics skills for industry, future research careers, and more. The course is not aimed at students with a background in computer science.

The study programme incorporates the areas of:

• computational biology, programming, and practice

• evolutionary and comparative genomics

• genomics and bioinformatics

• cutting-edge technologies

• advanced experimental design and analysis

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Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis (10 credits)
Core Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills (10 credits)
Computational Biology, Programming and Practice (20 credits)
Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics (20 credits)
Bioinformatics Group Research Project (60 credits)
Bioinformatics Individual Research Project (60 credits)