Bioinformatics MSc
Course Highlights
- Gain a foundation in statistical machine learning to prepare you for a career in the life sciences.
- Learn from lead researchers in the field.
- Discover new opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industrial and academic fields.
- Experience the same world-class education in Dubai as at our UK campus, with a high-quality curriculum and rigorous quality assurance.
- 59th in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine QS World Rankings, 2025
- Top 2 We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2026
What You'll Study
Our Bioinformatics masters degree includes a combination of taught lectures, tutorials, practicals, and projects. You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 UK university. From the outset we’ll encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner. We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time. Classes are typically from 18:00-21:00 on selected days during the week (Monday - Friday) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00-17:00. Each module is block taught over three weeks. Full-time students can enrol in four modules per semester, and part-time can enrol in two modules per semester. Example timetable (PDF 95 KB)
Core Modules
- Computational Biology for Complex Systems20 credits
- Data Analytics and Statistical Machine Learning20 credits
- Essentials of Mathematics and Statistics20 credits
- Genomics and Next Generation Sequencing20 credits
- Individual Project60 credits
- Introduction to Biology and Programming20 credits
- Metabolomics and Advanced (omics) Technologies20 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
Lead the future of health services innovation. Our MSc Bioinformatics degree prepares wet-bench biologists and clinicians interested in data analysis, as well as statisticians or computer scientists wishing to work in biology. After graduation, you could purse PhD studies or research roles in pharmaceutical companies, government institutions and medical publications. Other career options include bioinformatician, pharmaceutical scientist, biostatistician, medical data scientist, and medical AI architect. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
September
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Dubai
Study Pattern
Full time, Part time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 155,483/yr
Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 155,483 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Choosing to study with the University of Birmingham Dubai is an exciting decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to Apply' page. How to apply Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.