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University of Bath: Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics)
| Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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| Department | Biology and Biochemistry View department profile |
| Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-science/ |
| pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Study at the interface of biological and computational sciences and help address the world’s biggest challenges in health, food biosecurity and environmental sustainability.
Biosciences research has a huge impact on helping people live longer and healthier lives. With the World Economic Forum identifying healthcare as one of the top 10 Global Challenges for 2030, there is a growing demand for specialists in this field.
This course provides you with a broad understanding of the molecular basis of biological systems, with a focus on the increasingly crucial role bioinformatics plays in modern biosciences.
Course highlights - Study at a Top 10 University, on a course designed in consultation with clinical and industrial partners to give you the skills employers are looking for.
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Develop extensive knowledge in your specialist area of bioinformatics, as well as a broad understanding of molecular biosciences.
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Gain extensive research experience by carrying out two separate research projects.
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Further strengthen your employability with a project addressing the challenges of global environment sustainability, applying skills related to either entrepreneurship, teaching, media and communication, or public engagement.
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Get support from your dedicated Personal Tutor who you can go to for academic and non-academic support.
Specialise in bioinformatics Bioinformatics is an exciting and rapidly growing field in biology offering career opportunities at the interface of biological and computational sciences. This interdisciplinary field applies computational approaches to analyse large biological datasets generated by the revolutionary technological advances in the field, including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and omics-based technologies. - You’ll learn to apply computational methods to answer biological questions ranging from bacterial epidemiology, healthy ageing and genomic medicine to evolution and conservation biology.
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You’ll work with researchers from our Milner Centre for Evolution, supported by teaching staff in the Department of Computer Science.
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You'll have access to our bioinformatics sessions, enabling you to develop your scripting skills and study big data.
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You'll study some modules alongside data science students to ensure you are being taught the latest developments in computer science, and will also be able to participate in extra coding sessions to consolidate your learning.
Research projects You'll undertake two research projects; a group computational project and a computational project working with a researcher in the department. These projects will give you extensive research experience, helping you stand out when applying for jobs or a PhD.
Examples of projects include: Analysis of Gastrointestinal pathogen surveillance sequencing data using whole genome MLST Pan-genome assembly in Covid-19 and/or Staphylococcus epidermidis
Career prospects You’ll graduate with the specialist knowledge and employability skills for a career in further research, such as a PhD, or roles in academic, clinical, industrial or commercial sectors anywhere in the world.
Recent examples of graduate roles include a Healthcare Scientist, an Analyst, a Production Technician and an Agricultural Engineer.
Who is this course for? This course is for you if you’ve graduated from any biosciences, medical, veterinary or related discipline and you’re interested in specialising in a career within the field of molecular microbiology.
We also offer the Molecular Biosciences course with specialisms in Microbiology and Medical Biosciences and we have a new dedicated MSc Biotechnology with specialisms available in Healthcare Technologies or Sustainable Biotechnologies.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject, such as biosciences, medical, biomedical, life sciences, nutritional veterinary, biotechnology, pharmacy, phamacology or computer science. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject, such as biosciences, medical, biomedical, life sciences, nutritional veterinary, biotechnology, pharmacy, phamacology or computer science. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
| Location | University of Bath Claverton Down Bath Banes Bath BA2 7AY |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject, such as biosciences, medical, biomedical, life sciences, nutritional veterinary, biotechnology, pharmacy, phamacology or computer science. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
University of Bath
Faculty of Science
“Our mission is to deliver world class research and teaching, educating our graduates to become future leaders and innovators, and benefitting the wider population through our research, enterprise and influence.”
Why choose Bath for your postgraduate study?
The University of Bath has an international reputation for its high quality research and teaching. We are ranked as a top ten UK university in the Guardian University Guide 2020, and 87% of our research is rated as world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014).
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