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Computational Biology – (M.Sc.)
Cork Institute of Technology
Biological Sciences
| Location: | Cork / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cork Institute of Technology
Since the structure of DNA was discovered over half a century ago, the amount of data gathered by biotech researchers has grown exponentially. Software has now become one of the main tools used by biologists to make sense of genomics and related data. CIT's MSc in Computational Biology provides graduates with the interdisciplinary skills needed by research institutes and industry to conduct this research. This MSc builds on the recognised international research record of CIT’s biotech researchers. The course runs over three semesters and includes a choice of modules and an industry related research project or placement. Entry requirements include an honours degree in Biological Sciences, Computing or a related discipline.
The course is designed to offer Bioscience and Computer Science graduates the opportunity to develop their knowledge of computing technologies, computational biology and statistics and apply this to the solution of life science problems.
Aims: To create highly skilled individuals with a unique combination of Bio and ICT skills
Contents
No. of weeks per semester: 13
No. of timetable hours week: 20
Which days: Monday - Friday
Duration: Three semesters (usually over one calendar year)
Assessment:
Continual assessment, end of semester formal exam and thesis.
Semester Schedules
Semester 1
Mandatory
* Structural Biology
* Databases and Ontologies
Elective
* Appln Dev for Biosciences 1
* Bioinformatics 1
* Molecular Biol for Comp Sc 1
Semester 2
Mandatory
* IT Systems Engineering
* Biostatistics
Elective
* Molecular Biol for Comp Sc 2
* Bioinformatics 2
* Appln Dev for Biosciences 2
* Systems Biology
Semester 3
Mandatory
* Research Project
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Requirements
Entry to the taught MSc in Computational Biology will require a minimum of a second-class honours Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Computing or a related discipline.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
Cork Institute of Technology operates under the terms of the Qualifications Act (1999) and therefore all courses lead to an award of a qualification which is fully recognised and conforms with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
CIT's programmes operate under a quality system which is approved by HETAC, the Higher Education & Training Awards Council.
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