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University of Glasgow: Bioinformatics
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Infection and Immunity |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| mvls-bioinformatics@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Bioinformatics is a discipline at the interface between biology, computing and statistics and is used in organismal biology, molecular biology and biomedicine. This programme focuses on using computers to glean new insights from DNA, RNA and protein sequence data and related data at the molecular level through data storage, mining, analysis and graphical presentation - all of which form a core part of modern biology.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Benefit from being taught by scientists at the cutting edge of their field with intensive, hands-on experience in an active research lab during the summer research project.
-
Emphasis is placed on understanding core principles in practical bioinformatics and functional genomics, then implementing that understanding in a series of practical elective courses in semester 2 and a summer research project.
-
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement
-
Equips you with understanding and hands-on experience of both computing and biological research practices relating to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
-
Based in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, which has carried out internationally-leading research in functional genomics and systems biology. It’s an ideal environment in which to train.
-
Gain practical experience of working with large molecular datasets, with semester 2 courses built around real research scenarios, enabling you to see why each scenario uses the particular approaches it does and how to go about organising and implementing appropriate analysis pipelines.
-
Advanced biocomputing skills are now deemed essential for many PhD studentships/projects in molecular bioscience and biomedicine, and are of increasing importance for many other such projects. We have also updated the programme to cater more readily for those interested in preparing for life sciences PhD projects.
-
We welcome many students pursuing a career in Bioinformatics and several alumni now have careers in the field.
-
Learn computer programming in Python, a language used in many areas of bioinformatics and biological computing
-
Some of the teaching and research scenarios you’ll be exposed to reflect the activities of 'Glasgow Polyomics', a world-class omics facility set up within the university in 2012 to provide research services using microarray, proteomics, metabolomics and next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
-
Scientists here have pioneered the 'polyomics' approach, in which new insights come from the integration of data across different omics levels. Courses run by GP staff also provide a glimpse of 'systems biology' thinking - we see this as an important approach to the analysis of biological problems.
-
We have several world-renowned research centres at the University, such as the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists do ground-breaking research employing bioinformatic approaches in the study of disease.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme has the following overall structure: - Core material of 60 credits in semester 1, made up of 10, 15 and 20 credit courses.
-
Optional material of 60 credits in semester 2: students select 4 courses (two 10 credit courses and two 20 credit courses) from those available.
-
Project of 60 credits over 14 weeks embedded in a research group over the summer.
The MSc outcome will require 180 credits total (full-time only): - 60 credit 'core' courses: Semester 1: Sept - Dec
-
60 credit 'optional' courses: Semester 2: Jan - May
-
60 credits research project; Summer: May - August
Please see the course page on our website for further information.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or other Life Sciences, with modules in each of Genetics and Molecular Biology at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may also accept degrees in Computing Science, IT, Maths, Statistics, and Life Sciences subjects that do not fulfil core module requirements. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in lieu of some qualifications. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters in Bioinformatics is an exciting and innovative programme that has recently been revamped. Bioinformatics is a discipline at the interface between biology, computing and statistics and is used in organismal biology, molecular biology and biomedicine. This programme focuses on using computers to glean new insights from DNA, RNA and protein sequence data and related data at the molecular level through data storage, mining, analysis and graphical presentation - all of which form a core part of modern biology.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Top 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2021).
-
Equips you with understanding and hands-on experience of both computing and biological research practices relating to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
-
Benefit from being taught by scientists at the cutting edge of their field with intensive, hands-on experience in an active research lab during the summer research project.
-
Based in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, which has carried out internationally-leading research in functional genomics and systems biology. It’s an ideal environment in which to train.
-
Emphasis is placed on understanding core principles in practical bioinformatics and functional genomics, then implementing that understanding in a series of practical elective courses in semester 2 and a summer research project.
-
Gain practical experience of working with large molecular datasets, with semester 2 courses built around real research scenarios, enabling you to see why each scenario uses the particular approaches it does and how to go about organising and implementing appropriate analysis pipelines.
-
Advanced biocomputing skills are now deemed essential for many PhD studentships/projects in molecular bioscience and biomedicine, and are of increasing importance for many other such projects. We have also updated the programme to cater more readily for those interested in preparing for life sciences PhD projects.
-
We welcome many students pursuing a career in Bioinformatics and several alumni now have careers in the field.
-
Learn computer programming in courses run by staff in the internationally reputed School of Computing Science, in conjunction with their MSc in Information Technology.
-
Some of the teaching and research scenarios you’ll be exposed to reflect the activities of 'Glasgow Polyomics', a world-class omics facility set up within the university in 2012 to provide research services using microarray, proteomics, metabolomics and next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
-
Scientists here have pioneered the 'polyomics' approach, in which new insights come from the integration of data across different omics levels. Courses run by GP staff also provide a glimpse of 'systems biology' thinking - we see this as an important approach to the analysis of biological problems.
-
We have several world-renowned research centres at the University, such as the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists do ground-breaking research employing bioinformatic approaches in the study of disease.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme has the following overall structure: - Core material of 60 credits in semester 1, made up of 10, 15 and 20 credit courses.
-
Optional material of 60 credits in semester 2: students select 4 courses (two 10 credit courses and two 20 credit courses) from those available.
-
Project of 60 credits over 14 weeks embedded in a research group over the summer.
Core Courses Include: PROGRAMMING DATABASE THEORY AND APPLICATION (M) FOUNDATIONS OF BIOINFORMATICS OMICS AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES IN BIOLOGY MSC BIOINFORMATICS PROJECT
Optional Courses Include: See course page.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis. Relevant degree subjects are: - all biology degrees with a substantial molecular biology or genetics component If you have a degree in a molecular bioscience and want to specialise or enhance your skills in biological computing, this programme is designed for you. If your background is in a non-molecular life science, or in another discipline such as Computing Science, please apply anyway, or enquire (see the contact listed above), as we do often take students with other backgrounds. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Bioinformatics is a discipline at the interface between biology, computing and statistics and is used in organismal biology, molecular biology and biomedicine. This programme focuses on using computers to glean new insights from DNA, RNA and protein sequence data and related data at the molecular level through data storage, mining, analysis and graphical presentation - all of which form a core part of modern biology.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Benefit from being taught by scientists at the cutting edge of their field with intensive, hands-on experience in an active research lab during the summer research project.
-
Emphasis is placed on understanding core principles in practical bioinformatics and functional genomics, then implementing that understanding in a series of practical elective courses in semester 2 and a summer research project.
-
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement
-
Equips you with understanding and hands-on experience of both computing and biological research practices relating to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
-
Based in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, which has carried out internationally-leading research in functional genomics and systems biology. It’s an ideal environment in which to train.
-
Gain practical experience of working with large molecular datasets, with semester 2 courses built around real research scenarios, enabling you to see why each scenario uses the particular approaches it does and how to go about organising and implementing appropriate analysis pipelines.
-
Advanced biocomputing skills are now deemed essential for many PhD studentships/projects in molecular bioscience and biomedicine, and are of increasing importance for many other such projects. We have also updated the programme to cater more readily for those interested in preparing for life sciences PhD projects.
-
We welcome many students pursuing a career in Bioinformatics and several alumni now have careers in the field.
-
Learn computer programming in Python, a language used in many areas of bioinformatics and biological computing
-
Some of the teaching and research scenarios you’ll be exposed to reflect the activities of 'Glasgow Polyomics', a world-class omics facility set up within the university in 2012 to provide research services using microarray, proteomics, metabolomics and next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
-
Scientists here have pioneered the 'polyomics' approach, in which new insights come from the integration of data across different omics levels. Courses run by GP staff also provide a glimpse of 'systems biology' thinking - we see this as an important approach to the analysis of biological problems.
-
We have several world-renowned research centres at the University, such as the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists do ground-breaking research employing bioinformatic approaches in the study of disease.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme has the following overall structure: - Core material of 60 credits in semester 1, made up of 10, 15 and 20 credit courses.
-
Optional material of 60 credits in semester 2: students select 4 courses (two 10 credit courses and two 20 credit courses) from those available.
-
Project of 60 credits over 14 weeks embedded in a research group over the summer.
The MSc outcome will require 180 credits total (full-time only): - 60 credit 'core' courses: Semester 1: Sept - Dec
-
60 credit 'optional' courses: Semester 2: Jan - May
-
60 credits research project; Summer: May - August
Please see the course page on our website for further information.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or other Life Sciences, with modules in each of Genetics and Molecular Biology at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may also accept degrees in Computing Science, IT, Maths, Statistics, and Life Sciences subjects that do not fulfil core module requirements. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in lieu of some qualifications. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters in Bioinformatics is an exciting and innovative programme that has recently been revamped. Bioinformatics is a discipline at the interface between biology, computing and statistics and is used in organismal biology, molecular biology and biomedicine. This programme focuses on using computers to glean new insights from DNA, RNA and protein sequence data and related data at the molecular level through data storage, mining, analysis and graphical presentation - all of which form a core part of modern biology.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Top 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2021).
-
Equips you with understanding and hands-on experience of both computing and biological research practices relating to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
-
Benefit from being taught by scientists at the cutting edge of their field with intensive, hands-on experience in an active research lab during the summer research project.
-
Based in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, which has carried out internationally-leading research in functional genomics and systems biology. It’s an ideal environment in which to train.
-
Emphasis is placed on understanding core principles in practical bioinformatics and functional genomics, then implementing that understanding in a series of practical elective courses in semester 2 and a summer research project.
-
Gain practical experience of working with large molecular datasets, with semester 2 courses built around real research scenarios, enabling you to see why each scenario uses the particular approaches it does and how to go about organising and implementing appropriate analysis pipelines.
-
Advanced biocomputing skills are now deemed essential for many PhD studentships/projects in molecular bioscience and biomedicine, and are of increasing importance for many other such projects. We have also updated the programme to cater more readily for those interested in preparing for life sciences PhD projects.
-
We welcome many students pursuing a career in Bioinformatics and several alumni now have careers in the field.
-
Learn computer programming in courses run by staff in the internationally reputed School of Computing Science, in conjunction with their MSc in Information Technology.
-
Some of the teaching and research scenarios you’ll be exposed to reflect the activities of 'Glasgow Polyomics', a world-class omics facility set up within the university in 2012 to provide research services using microarray, proteomics, metabolomics and next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
-
Scientists here have pioneered the 'polyomics' approach, in which new insights come from the integration of data across different omics levels. Courses run by GP staff also provide a glimpse of 'systems biology' thinking - we see this as an important approach to the analysis of biological problems.
-
We have several world-renowned research centres at the University, such as the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists do ground-breaking research employing bioinformatic approaches in the study of disease.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme has the following overall structure: - Core material of 60 credits in semester 1, made up of 10, 15 and 20 credit courses.
-
Optional material of 60 credits in semester 2: students select 4 courses (two 10 credit courses and two 20 credit courses) from those available.
-
Project of 60 credits over 14 weeks embedded in a research group over the summer.
Core Courses Include: PROGRAMMING DATABASE THEORY AND APPLICATION (M) FOUNDATIONS OF BIOINFORMATICS OMICS AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES IN BIOLOGY MSC BIOINFORMATICS PROJECT
Optional Courses Include: See course page.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis. Relevant degree subjects are: - all biology degrees with a substantial molecular biology or genetics component If you have a degree in a molecular bioscience and want to specialise or enhance your skills in biological computing, this programme is designed for you. If your background is in a non-molecular life science, or in another discipline such as Computing Science, please apply anyway, or enquire (see the contact listed above), as we do often take students with other backgrounds. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Bioinformatics is a discipline at the interface between biology, computing and statistics and is used in organismal biology, molecular biology and biomedicine. This programme focuses on using computers to glean new insights from DNA, RNA and protein sequence data and related data at the molecular level through data storage, mining, analysis and graphical presentation - all of which form a core part of modern biology.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Benefit from being taught by scientists at the cutting edge of their field with intensive, hands-on experience in an active research lab during the summer research project.
-
Emphasis is placed on understanding core principles in practical bioinformatics and functional genomics, then implementing that understanding in a series of practical elective courses in semester 2 and a summer research project.
-
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement
-
Equips you with understanding and hands-on experience of both computing and biological research practices relating to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
-
Based in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, which has carried out internationally-leading research in functional genomics and systems biology. It’s an ideal environment in which to train.
-
Gain practical experience of working with large molecular datasets, with semester 2 courses built around real research scenarios, enabling you to see why each scenario uses the particular approaches it does and how to go about organising and implementing appropriate analysis pipelines.
-
Advanced biocomputing skills are now deemed essential for many PhD studentships/projects in molecular bioscience and biomedicine, and are of increasing importance for many other such projects. We have also updated the programme to cater more readily for those interested in preparing for life sciences PhD projects.
-
We welcome many students pursuing a career in Bioinformatics and several alumni now have careers in the field.
-
Learn computer programming in Python, a language used in many areas of bioinformatics and biological computing
-
Some of the teaching and research scenarios you’ll be exposed to reflect the activities of 'Glasgow Polyomics', a world-class omics facility set up within the university in 2012 to provide research services using microarray, proteomics, metabolomics and next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
-
Scientists here have pioneered the 'polyomics' approach, in which new insights come from the integration of data across different omics levels. Courses run by GP staff also provide a glimpse of 'systems biology' thinking - we see this as an important approach to the analysis of biological problems.
-
We have several world-renowned research centres at the University, such as the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists do ground-breaking research employing bioinformatic approaches in the study of disease.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme has the following overall structure: - Core material of 60 credits in semester 1, made up of 10, 15 and 20 credit courses.
-
Optional material of 60 credits in semester 2: students select 4 courses (two 10 credit courses and two 20 credit courses) from those available.
-
Project of 60 credits over 14 weeks embedded in a research group over the summer.
The MSc outcome will require 180 credits total (full-time only): - 60 credit 'core' courses: Semester 1: Sept - Dec
-
60 credit 'optional' courses: Semester 2: Jan - May
-
60 credits research project; Summer: May - August
Please see the course page on our website for further information.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or other Life Sciences, with modules in each of Genetics and Molecular Biology at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may also accept degrees in Computing Science, IT, Maths, Statistics, and Life Sciences subjects that do not fulfil core module requirements. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in lieu of some qualifications. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters in Bioinformatics is an exciting and innovative programme that has recently been revamped. Bioinformatics is a discipline at the interface between biology, computing and statistics and is used in organismal biology, molecular biology and biomedicine. This programme focuses on using computers to glean new insights from DNA, RNA and protein sequence data and related data at the molecular level through data storage, mining, analysis and graphical presentation - all of which form a core part of modern biology.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Top 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2021).
-
Equips you with understanding and hands-on experience of both computing and biological research practices relating to bioinformatics and functional genomics.
-
Benefit from being taught by scientists at the cutting edge of their field with intensive, hands-on experience in an active research lab during the summer research project.
-
Based in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, which has carried out internationally-leading research in functional genomics and systems biology. It’s an ideal environment in which to train.
-
Emphasis is placed on understanding core principles in practical bioinformatics and functional genomics, then implementing that understanding in a series of practical elective courses in semester 2 and a summer research project.
-
Gain practical experience of working with large molecular datasets, with semester 2 courses built around real research scenarios, enabling you to see why each scenario uses the particular approaches it does and how to go about organising and implementing appropriate analysis pipelines.
-
Advanced biocomputing skills are now deemed essential for many PhD studentships/projects in molecular bioscience and biomedicine, and are of increasing importance for many other such projects. We have also updated the programme to cater more readily for those interested in preparing for life sciences PhD projects.
-
We welcome many students pursuing a career in Bioinformatics and several alumni now have careers in the field.
-
Learn computer programming in courses run by staff in the internationally reputed School of Computing Science, in conjunction with their MSc in Information Technology.
-
Some of the teaching and research scenarios you’ll be exposed to reflect the activities of 'Glasgow Polyomics', a world-class omics facility set up within the university in 2012 to provide research services using microarray, proteomics, metabolomics and next-generation DNA sequencing technologies.
-
Scientists here have pioneered the 'polyomics' approach, in which new insights come from the integration of data across different omics levels. Courses run by GP staff also provide a glimpse of 'systems biology' thinking - we see this as an important approach to the analysis of biological problems.
-
We have several world-renowned research centres at the University, such as the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists do ground-breaking research employing bioinformatic approaches in the study of disease.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme has the following overall structure: - Core material of 60 credits in semester 1, made up of 10, 15 and 20 credit courses.
-
Optional material of 60 credits in semester 2: students select 4 courses (two 10 credit courses and two 20 credit courses) from those available.
-
Project of 60 credits over 14 weeks embedded in a research group over the summer.
Core Courses Include: PROGRAMMING DATABASE THEORY AND APPLICATION (M) FOUNDATIONS OF BIOINFORMATICS OMICS AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES IN BIOLOGY MSC BIOINFORMATICS PROJECT
Optional Courses Include: See course page.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis. Relevant degree subjects are: - all biology degrees with a substantial molecular biology or genetics component If you have a degree in a molecular bioscience and want to specialise or enhance your skills in biological computing, this programme is designed for you. If your background is in a non-molecular life science, or in another discipline such as Computing Science, please apply anyway, or enquire (see the contact listed above), as we do often take students with other backgrounds. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
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- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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