Overview

This interdisciplinary Bioinformatics programme from Newcastle University is unique and interdisciplinary, combining biology and computer science to analyse and interpret biological data. You’ll also explore genome sequencing, post-genomic technologies, and how to apply modern computational and statistical methods to real biological problems.

This degree brings together highly rated teaching and research expertise from across the University. It'll equip you for a successful career in the bioinformatics industry or academia.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:

Bioinformatician at the Medical Research Council

Technical Consultant at Accenture

Bioinformatics Technician at Barcelona Supercomputing Centre

Junior Software Developer at National Health Service (NHS) Digital

Ontologist and Software Developer at European Bioinformatics Institute

Bioinformatics Manager at the Natural History Museum

Director of Data Science & Professional Services at SciBite

Research Fellow at Northwestern University

Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina

Bioinformatics Analyst at University of Hong Kong

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genome Scale Data Analytics

Bioinformatics Theory and Practice

Modelling Cellular Systems

Advanced Programming for Digital Biology

Computing Environment for Digital Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 208 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computing science, a maths based subject or any biological science based subject such as:

genetics

biochemistry

biology

They will also consider applicants on an individual basis with non-standard qualifications and significant industrial or professional experience in biological or computer science related areas.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32300 GBP / year

≈ 32300 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

15100 GBP / year

≈ 15100 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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

Funding

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