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Overview

This bioinformatics Masters bridges the interfaces between genomics, computing and healthcare and aims to equip you with the skills to analyse, interpret and use biological data to inform and improve healthcare and health outcomes.

You will consider biological data generated by technologies such as genome and next-generation sequencing and microarray expression technology. You will also learn how the results of analysis can be applied to improve health outcomes.

Throughout your studies you will be encouraged to reflect on the ethical, legal and social implications of using genomics data.

Course detail

We welcome students and professionals from a range of academic and work backgrounds, including:

• biomedical sciences
• forensic science
• nursing
• public health
• psychology
• healthcare science
• pharmaceutical.

The course covers core principles, as well as statistical, computing and knowledge management skills. In addition, it will equip you with the technical ability you need to analyse genetics and genomics data and the underlying health associations between gene variants, disease susceptibility and drug response.

Study & career progression

Once you graduate you could go on to work in:

• clinical informatics
• pharmaceutical and biotech industries
• personalised medicine and wellbeing
• agricultural science and research
• animal research
• academic research
• the food industry
• public institutions
• public health
• IT.