Overview

This Applied Bioinformatics programme from Cardiff University is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of data science with specialisms in either genomic or systems biology.

You will explore how biological data is generated, analysed, and interpreted using computational approaches, while gaining hands-on experience with real research datasets.

The programme aims to:

Develop your ability to manage, analyse, and interpret large-scale biological datasets in a reproducible and ethical manner.
Build a strong foundation in computational and statistical methods as applied to contemporary problems in genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology.
Provide practical experience in solving authentic research problems using widely adopted bioinformatics workflows and big data pipelines.
Support your development as an independent, collaborative, and reflective researcher prepared for academic, clinical, or industry roles.
Embed Cardiff University’s graduate attributes by fostering critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and digital fluency.

The programme is ideal for students from a bioscience, computational, or quantitative background who want to gain applied, career-ready skills for research and data-intensive roles in the life sciences.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Data for Life Sciences
Data Science for Life Sciences II
Research Skills for Applied Bioinformatics
Dissertation in Applied Bioinformatics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00

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We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 201 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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4.5

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General requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as biological sciences, computing or mathematics, or an equivalent international degree. We can offer a level of flexibility for applicants. Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 6.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent.
A personal statement which provides us with a deeper understanding of your motivations, skills, and experiences. The personal statement should address the following questions, which should be used as headings in your statement:
What motivates you to apply for this course?
How would you describe your computer literacy and what coding experience do you have?
How would you describe your knowledge of statistics?
How would you describe your knowledge of genomics, and systems biology?

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Tuition Fees

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29450 GBP / year

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11950 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cardiff

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628 - 1066 GBP / month

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