Applied Bioinformatics MSc

The course is suitable for new graduates from a computer-science, life science or technology background who are interested in a career within the field of bioinformatics. The course is also ideal for professionals already working in the industry who would like to train to further their careers. The course is available on a full and part-time basis offering flexibility and support for those who wish to train whilst remaining in employment.

Who is it for?

This course aims to equip graduate scientists with the computational skills and awareness needed to process, analyse and interpret the vast amounts of biological data now becoming available. This course is equally suitable for candidates from life sciences disciplines who aim to gain the programming and computational skills through this course, and graduates with IT/computer science background who want to gain the molecular biology understanding to become bioinformaticians.

On completion of this course, you will be able to apply information technology and computational techniques to process genomic and genetic data, as well as developing novel drug discovery and diagnostic tools.

Additionally, you will gain the skills to design and implement software tools and databases using the latest advances in standalone and web-based technologies to fulfil the need of the research community.

Your career

Successful graduates have been able to pursue or enhance careers in a variety of key areas such as:

Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies, plant research institutes, food sector, public Institutions, bioinformatics, IT companies.

Others have chosen to continue their research training by undertaking a PhD either at Cranfield or elsewhere.

Cranfield graduates are very successful in achieving relevant work. For professionals already in industry, Cranfield qualifications enhance their careers, benefiting both the candidate and their employer.