Bioinformatics with Systems Biology (MRes)

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  • Objectives
    This degree is designed for students from a range of scientific backgrounds, who want to pursue research training in the interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics and systems biology. Over half of the programme is devoted to a practical project using techniques such as genome analysis, protein sequence alignment or molecular modelling. Training is also provided in searching and evaluating data in literature and online databases, and the analytical and presentational skills required by the successful research scientist.
  • Entry requirements
    Entry requirements Biological, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences degree, second class or better. Some practical knowledge of a programming language would be a distinct advantage. Mathematics to A-level or equivalent desirable, but O-level/GCSE considered.
  • Academic title
    Bioinformatics with Systems Biology (MRes)
  • Course description
    Content

    Research project, dissertation and thesis.

    Taught elements:
     
    Graduate studies: Computing for Scientists; Use of Scientific Libraries and Databases; Literature Surveys; Oral Presentations; Poster Presentations; Writing Scientific Reports and Papers.
    Course units: Biocomputing I and II; Databases; Molecular Structure; Statistics; Sequence Analysis; Genome Analysis; Systems Biology.

    Teaching
    Lectures and coursework, in the first and second terms. Research seminars by outside speakers and research supervision for project and thesis.

    Assessment
    Written examination or coursework. Dissertation and oral presentation; project thesis and viva voce.

    When to apply
    You should apply as early as possible.

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