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University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Bioinformatics MSc

Bioinformatics MSc

MScPostgraduateHealth Sciences
Part Time Available

Course Highlights

  • Ranked 59th globally for Life Sciences and Medicine (QS 2025).
  • Master statistical machine learning and omics data analysis.
  • Learn from lead researchers in the field.
  • Explore emerging areas including precision medicine and systems biology.

What You'll Study

Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials and computer-lab sessions, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, practical work and a final project.

Compulsory modules

Six core taught modules (120 credits) across biology, programming, statistics, genomics and omics.

  • Introduction to Biology and Programming20 credits
  • Essentials of Mathematics and Statistics20 credits
  • Data Analytics and Statistical Machine Learning20 credits
  • Genomics and Next Generation Sequencing20 credits
  • Computational Biology for Complex Systems20 credits
  • Metabolomics and Advanced (omics) Technologies20 credits

Individual project

An individual bioinformatics research project (60 credits).

  • Individual Project60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:1 honours degree in Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related subject.
English: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into roles as bioinformaticians, pharmaceutical scientists, biostatisticians, medical data scientists and medical AI architects across pharma, government and academia.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:1 honours degree (relevant subject)

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

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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