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Applied Bioinformatics and Genetic Epidemiology (MSc)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Heath Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The aim of this programme is to provide individuals with a platform to explore, analyse and interpret contemporary biological data. This course offers Masters level instruction in Bioinformatics and Genetic Epidemiology with a focus in genetic epidemiology.

With a focus on genetic epidemiology, this programme is ideal for graduates from a life sciences, mathematics, or computer sciences discipline.

It will provide you with the skills and knowledge of computational and statistical biosciences to prepare you for a challenging career in academic research, biotechnology, or the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Bioinformatics is the field of study that utilises computational tools to understand biology. Genetic Epidemiology is the study of how genetic factors play a role in determining health and disease, and their interplay with the environment. As well as developing core skills in computational and statistical biosciences, you will focus gene discovery approaches including GWAS, explore copy-number variation (CNV) analysis, and post-GWAS approached such as pathway/network, gene-set and polygenic epidemiological methods.

This programme has been designed to meet the growing demand from academic research, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical and health care industries for capable informaticians with bioinformatics skills. We will provide instruction in computational and statistical biosciences and you will foster the additional complementary skills required to enable you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary bioinformatics arena.

Aims of the Programme

  • To introduce the commonly exploited computational, statistical and analytical approaches to post genomic biology and genetics
  • To develop skills to understand and critically evaluate research methodologies and conclusions that allow you to make sound judgements about the applicability of these techniques to your own research
  • To develop competency in both the design and analysis of studies and the effective extraction of information in genetics, genomics and other biosciences coupled with the ability to communicate the information, results, issues and ideas to audiences of both a specialist and non-specialist background
  • To prepare and provide guidance to perform an original piece of research within the specialist area in which you wish to pursue your career

Distinctive features

This course was first established over a decade ago in response to the completion of the first drafts of the human genome project and the subsequent informatics needs of the genetics and genomics communities. Ongoing advances in genomic technologies and analytic approaches have dictated the continuing evolution of this programme to provide contemporary instruction in new essential skills.

Our course is accessible to students with primary degrees in mathematics, life sciences or computing. Modules in core complementary areas such as in computation/scripting, statistics and molecular biology provide the fundamental building blocks necessary to succeed in bioinformatic analysis and interpretation.

In the Spring Semester, you will undertake a 20-credit case-study. This will include taught elements in research skills and involve working directly with a client using real data. You will be embedded in one of the many research centres across campus and gain valuable experience in delivering bioinformatics projects for research programmes. The resulting data will also be presented alongside your peers at our case-study poster sessions.

You will be taught essential organisation and coding skills and given extended instruction in statistics. If you are not from a life sciences background, we will introduce you to the biology behind the data and help you make informed decisions around data choice and interpretation.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 27,450per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    21st out of 94 3

    14th out of 36 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    160 70%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    15th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    83rd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    187 76%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    12th

    4

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