Overview

This Bioinformatics programme at the Atlantic Technological University will meet the rapidly growing demand for biologists with programming and data analytics skills. Students will graduate with competencies in biological data acquisition, management, analysis, and interpretation.

No prior programming or data analytics training is required. Flexibility provided by the online and evening delivery of the programme content will enable those in full time employment to complete the course.The programme focuses on developing computer programming competencies in students with no prior background in computer science. These learnings are enriched with extensive applied bioinformatics training using real world data to ensure that graduates are workplace ready. In addition, the programme will equip graduates with the necessary foundational knowledge and programming know-how to keep pace with the rapidly evolving disciplines of bioinformatics and computational biology.

Career:

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Analyst or Scientist, Clinical Bioinformatician, Computational Biologist, Data Analyst, DNA Data Analyst or Scientist, Genome Data Analyst or Scientist, and Research Scientist.The main employers include biotechnology companies, clinical research organizations, contract research organizations, and food and agri-technology companies. Additionally, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and universities or research institutes in Ireland and overseas are key employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genomic Techniques & Databases

Bioinformatics Methods

Programming for Bioinformatics

Data Analysis with R

Bioinformatics Analysis on the Command Line

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 3 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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105

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80

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55

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6

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General requirements

Applicants require a 2.2 Honours Degree in a relevant medical or life sciences subject (e.g., Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioanalytical Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry) or in a discipline with a significant element of Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science.

Tuition Fees

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6300 EUR / year

≈ 6300 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

6300 EUR / year

≈ 6300 EUR / year

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