Highlights
Tuition fee
155483 AED / year
155483 AED / year
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Tuition fee
155483 AED / year
155483 AED / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

During the Bioinformatics programme from University of Birmingham Dubai you will be placed you at the forefront of the recent genomics and bioinformatics revolution as you’ll develop the sought-after skills in statistics, computer programming and molecular biology.

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Overview

University of Birmingham Dubai 's Bioinformatics course is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The future of biology is bioinformatics. Learn to work with the world’s most advanced biological and clinical datasets and develop your career in omics-enabled biosciences.

Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing fields in industry and academia.

Biology is now driven by data.

You’ll learn to analyse different types of omics data, including next generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, emerging single molecule techniques, genome engineering, imaging and integrative analysis toolsets.

You’ll also explore the frontiers of bioscience, from precision medicine to precision agriculture, and emerging fields such as molecular ecosystems biology and topological data analysis.

  • Gain a foundation in statistical machine learning to prepare you for a career in the life sciences.
  • Learn from lead researchers in the field.
  • Discover new opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industrial and academic fields.
  • Experience the same world-class education in Dubai as at the UK campus, with a high-quality curriculum and rigorous quality assurance.

Career opportunities:

The MSc Bioinformatics degree prepares wet-bench biologists and clinicians interested in data analysis, as well as statisticians or computer scientists wishing to work in biology.

After graduation, you could purse PhD studies or research roles in pharmaceutical companies, government institutions and medical publications. Other career options include bioinformatician, pharmaceutical scientist, biostatistician, medical data scientist, and medical AI architect.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Computational Biology for Complex Systems

  • Data Analytics and Statistical Machine Learning

  • Genomics and Next Generation Sequencing

  • Metabolomics and Advanced (omics) Technologies

  • Scientific Communication

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • 2:1 Honours degree in Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related subject.
  • To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English. 

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    155483 AED / year
    ≈ 155483 AED / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    155483 AED / year
    ≈ 155483 AED / year

Additional Details

  • Part-time AED 77,742 per year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates
5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Bioinformatics.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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