Master in Applied Bioinformatics

Tuition fees are 29,450 GBP per year.

Applied Bioinformatics (MSc)

Cardiff University in Cardiff offers a master's degree in Applied Bioinformatics. This full-time programme lasts 1 year. Instruction is in English.

What You Will Study

This course teaches skills in analysing biological data. Students learn to manage, analyse, and interpret large biological datasets. They gain experience in computational and statistical methods. The programme covers genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology. Students work with real research data. They learn coding and workflow tools through project-based learning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject like biological sciences, computing, or mathematics. A 2:2 degree may be considered. English language proficiency requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in all subskills. A personal statement is also required.

Costs and Dates

The yearly tuition fee is 29,450 GBP. The programme starts on 28 September 2026. Applications close at the end of August but may close sooner if places are filled. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.