Position Closed

January 18, 2008

MSc Bioinformatics by Distance Learning

School of Biosciences

Director Dr Jamie Stevens
Phone: +44 (0)1392 263775
Fax: +44 (0)1392 263700
Email: j.r.stevens@exeter.ac.uk

Contact
Programme information
Visit the Bioinformatics webpages at http://www.biosciences.ex.ac.uk/bioinformatics/dl/index.php

2008/09 Fees £7,500 (£750 for each of the six 15-credit modules, £1,500 each for the Research Methods module (30 credits) and for the Dissertation (60 credits)

We offer this distance learning variant of our Bioinformatics programme, aimed at international students and those already in industry who wish to retrain in bioinformatics.

Bioinformatics encompasses all aspects of biological information acquisition, processing, storage, distribution, analysis and interpretation. This programme provides an overview of current developments and introduces appropriate and novel tools and techniques from computer science, biology and mathematical statistics. The programmer also addresses the current uses of bioinformatics in biotechnology, ethical issues and the use of future technologies for bioinformatics research. In addition, the Masters research project gives you an opportunity to undertake a substantial, individually-motivated and practically-oriented piece of work, which allows them to apply your knowledge in real biological domains.

All material is specifically designed for Masters level and will form an ideal grounding for your future career. The programme has a significant research component, which accounts for about half of the programme, as well as professional skills training, and it is designed to provide training in areas most relevant for your academic and professional development.

Entry requirements The course is designed to accommodate postgraduate students from a wide range of first-degree backgrounds. You will require at least a 2:2 degree or equivalent in any scientific or engineering discipline, including natural, mathematical and cognitive science or, if you are a graduate in non-scientific disciplines, you will have at least a 2:1 and your degree must have contained a significant computational or empirical component, e.g. programming, experimental design, data analysis, or project.

Modules

Programming for Bioinformatics
Essentials of Molecular Biology
Sequence Analysis
Advanced Methodologies and Algorithms
Omics Technologies and Bioethics.
Structural Bioinformatics
Research Methodology
Research project

Assessment Taught modules are assessed through individual and if possible some group-based coursework assignments, in-module tests and essays only. There are no formal examinations. The various ‘in-module’ exercises will not be assessed but will be used for feedback purposes only. The MSc project and dissertation must be submitted at the end of the course.

For more information please contact:
Mrs Lindsey Beasley
Phone: +44 (0) 1392 269150
Fax: +44 (0) 1392 263434
Email: l.j.beasley@exeter.ac.uk

Scholarship Tags: Bioinformatics, Distance Learning, MSc, University of Exeter