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Become an expert in research at the Big Data Biology MRes course offered by the University of Southampton. Develop your quantitative and computational biology skills, and grow your knowledge of bioinformatics, biological science and computer science. With these skills you'll be able to shape the approach to data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in the biomedical and biological fields.

Overview

Course Details

This Big Data Biology MRes course offered by the University of Southampton is for you if you studied biological science, or a quantitative or computational subject at undergraduate level.

You'll develop quantitative and computational biology skills and learn how to apply them in the area of large-scale biology. Advances in life science rely on scientists from different areas working together. You’ll learn from experienced academics across different areas of life science including:

experimental biologists
computer scientists
mathematicians
engineers

An MRes course differs from an MSc in the balance of teaching to research. You'll focus on an independent research project on a subject of your choice, closely supervised by an academic. On this big data in biology degree, you’ll study 4 taught modules: 2 on programming, statistics and machine learning, and 2 optional modules on subjects that complement your research interest in biological or biomedical science.

You'll also gain subject-specific and employability skills that shape your next steps into teaching, industry, research, further study or a non-science based career.

Career Opportunities

This master’s research degree prepares you for careers in:

bioinformatics or the data science-related industry
biotechnology, biomedical or pharmaceutical industries
scientific officer in research or computational environment
research science
data analysis
artificial intelligence research
postgraduate research training
teaching
law
business management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Cancer Chromosome Biology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Foundations of Machine Learning (MSc)
Genomic Technologies and Basic Informatics
Machine Learning
Molecular Cell Biology
Molecular Recognition
Plant Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-10-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience Data Science & Big Data Bioinformatics View 162 other Masters in Bioinformatics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject such as:

biomedical science
data science
biological science
computer science
statistics

EU and international applicants will need to have a minimum of 4 years in higher education.Your application may be considered if you have a 2:2 degree.

Tuition Fee

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International

25400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25400 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

EU and international students pay £25,400.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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