Overview

The Data Science for Biology course at The University of Edinburgh aims to complement and extend existing approaches, especially those from bioinformatics, with data science, to build highly adaptable skill sets for modern biological research.

Career opportunities

On completing this programme you will be well-equipped to undertake further studies or to work in academic labs, in industry, or with a diverse range of bioscience companies.

This programme will equip you with the quantitative skills that employers are looking for in:

programming

statistics

data analysis and interpretation

The programme will give you the skills required to work in data science, as well as in other established fields such as systems biology, bioinformatics and genomics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics and Data Analysis

Biological Databases

Using R for Data Science

Python Programming for Data Science

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Data Science & Big Data View 408 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an area of biological sciences.

You must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry or related sciences and some experience of computer science, including programming (Python, Perl, C/C++, Java or R.), and statistics.
This programme is aimed primarily at biological science graduates.

We may also consider your application if you have a background in physics, computing, mathematics or engineering and some experience of biological sciences.
Your application must show that you are keen to learn data science from a biological perspective.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

45410 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

20100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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