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Bioinformatics – (M.Sc.)
University of Leicester
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,481 ≈ € 15,108 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Coures aims to respond to the national and international need for trained bioinformaticians by teaching Biological Sciences graduates the theoretical and practical analytical skills used in bioinformatics. A four-month project placement in industry, a research institute or a University research laboratory is an integral part of the course. The course prepares graduates for employment in the post-genomics era, either directly or as the result of subsequent study.
The course material is taught using a combination of lectures, problem-solving, small group work, formally constructed practical sessions, drop-in sessions and self-directed learning. The taught modules are assessed by in-module assessments and by two integrated written papers covering all the core modules of the course. The steered research projects and the independent research project are assessed on the student´s independence, initiative and understanding whilst performing the project, a final oral presentation and the production of a final report published on the web or the submission of a final dissertation. Additionally, at the end of the course all students are given a viva voce examination by the external examiner.
Contents
Course Modules
* General Computing Skills
* Programming in Java
* Databases
* Algorithms for Bioinformatics
* Gene and Genome Analysis
* Scripting and Programming in Pearl
* Structural Bioinformatics
* Steered Research Projects (each student undertakes two projects involving database development and analysis, and programming.)
* Independent Research Projects (each student undertakes a project involving original, independent research, either in an approved company, external institution or in the University.)
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Requirements
Entry RequirementsA degree with first or second class honours in Biological Sciences or a related scientific discipline or an equivalent qualification; also, non-graduates with several years´ appropriate industrial experience.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.
* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)
As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.
The English Language Programme for International Students
If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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