Develop an understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of life, and its applications in health, medicine or food biosecurity, preparing you for a career in research or industry.
Biosciences research has huge impact in 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 an understanding of the molecular basis of biological systems and focuses on applying this knowledge to improve human health and disease, food biosecurity and sustainable biotechnologies.
The unique course structure is designed in consultation with clinical and industrial partners to give you the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in molecular biosciences. You’ll gain extensive research experience by carrying out two research projects, working in dedicated postgraduate labs and with researchers from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry.
The course also includes a ‘Broadening horizons’ unit, giving you the opportunity to further strengthen your employability by doing a project addressing the challenges of global environment sustainability. You’ll apply your skills related to either entrepreneurship, teaching, media and communication, or public engagement.
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.
Bioinformatics is an exciting and rapidly growing field in biology that offers 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 work with researchers from our new Milner Centre for Evolution, supported by teaching staff in the Department of Computer Science. 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.
This course is for you if you’ve graduated from a bioscience, computer science, mathematics or technology background and you’re interested in a career within the field of bioinformatics.
Other specialist areas available on this course include Microbiology, Medical Biosciences and Biotechnology.
This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2021 and ends in 2022. Welcome week starts on 27 September 2021.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
In addition to the compulsory and optional units studied during the course, you'll have access to online study materials two weeks before the start of semester 1, to help you prepare for study at Bath.
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
‘The Bioinformatics stream combines classical microbiology with state of the art genomics.’
You should have a first or strong second-class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If you 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.
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.
A Master's degree (following a 3 or 4 year Bachelor's degree) with a final overall grade of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (60% or B).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
We welcome applications from graduates from all countries so if you can't see your country in the list, please contact our admissions team for advice about your specific entry requirements.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A four year Bachelor’s degree with a final overall score of at least 75% depending on the institution attended.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor’s degree awarded by a university with an overall score of at least 75% (very good).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise with a final overall score of at least 14 out of 20 (bien).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least B (Good, 3.5 or 60%).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If within the last 5 years, you completed your degree in a country where English is the official first language, you may be exempt from our 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.
A University Bachelor degree (Ptychio) or Diploma with a final overall score of at least 6.5 to 7.5 out of 10 depending upon the institution attended.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor’s degree with a final overall score of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (B or 2:1).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor’s degree with a final overall result of at least a First Class.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Laurea with a final overall score of at least 100 out of 110.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor’s degree with a final overall result of at least a 2:1.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If within the last 5 years, you completed your degree in a country where English is the official first language, you may be exempt from our 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.
A Bachelor Honours degree with a final overall result of at least a 2:1.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If within the last 5 years, you completed your degree in a country where English is the official first language, you may be exempt from our 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.
A Bachelor Honours degree with a final overall result of at least a 2:1.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Título de Licenciado or Título (Profesional) de (subject area) with a final overall result of least 8 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A 4 year Bachelor’s degree from a high ranked (HEC) university with a final overall result of at least a First Class (Division 1).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A four year Bachelor’s degree with a final overall result of at least 75% (GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 or 3.0 out of 4.0).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo de Ingeniero with a final overall score of at least 7.0 (notable).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least an Upper Second (very good or GPA 3.5).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Lisans Diplomasi with a final overall GPA of at least 2.8-3.0 depending on the institution you have attended.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
A Bachelor’s degree with a final overall score of at least 2.8 out of 4.0 (B).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biological, computational or mathematical subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
Fees and funding information for Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) MSc
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home, EU, Island or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee statusIf you are studying a postgraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Read more about tuition fee loansYou could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. You do not have to pay it back.
Read more about bursaries and scholarshipsYou can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card, cheque, bank transfer or cash. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Read more about your payment optionsYou will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.
Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.
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