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MSc Statistics for Computational Biology

Aberystwyth University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Penglais Campus CN

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Computational Biology is an area of key strategic interest for interdisciplinary research and for employers in pharmaceuticals, advanced agriculture and in public health. The use of statistics in this area is essential. This new MSc will be run jointly between Mathematics, Computer Science, and Biological Sciences, providing an excellent point of entry to this growing area for graduates in any of the three constituent disciplines.

Modules include Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools, Statistical Techniques, Programming for Scientists, Machine Learning, Concepts in Biology, and a Dissertation.

Duration:

Twelve months full-time or 24 months part time. The academic year (September to September) is divided into three semesters: September to January; January to June; June to September. The course is available as a postgraduate certificate or diploma and can be taken part-time. Students must contact the department to discuss these options.

Contact Time:

Approximately 10-14 hours a week in the first two semesters. During semester three you will arrange your level of contact time with your assigned supervisor.

Assessment:

The programme comprises 180 credits. There are 120 credits of taught modules completed during Semester 1 and Semester 2. This is followed by a research dissertation (60 credits) in semester 3.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,290per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 3FL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    26th out of 65 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    149 61%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    46th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.49 87%

    3rd

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