What are the fees for Master in Applied Bioinformatics?

Tuition: USD 39,611.02 per year. Application fee: USD 0. Service fee: USD 0.

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This is an on-campus program at Cardiff University in Cardiff.

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Master in Applied Bioinformatics

Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

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.

About the Program

Gain practical skills in data science by analysing real-world biological data with tools used at the forefront of research, specialising in either genomics or systems biology. screen Bioinformatics at the core Build expertise in bioinformatics through real-world data analysis and computational problem-solving, integrated across all teaching blocks. molecule Real-world research data Work with biological data from active research in genomics, transcriptomics, genetic epidemiology, protein design, and systems biology. tick Hands-on skills development Gain experience in coding and workflow management tools through applied, project-based learning. molecule Research-led teaching Learn from internationally recognised researchers driving innovation in bioinformatics, data science and big data biology. book Compact teaching blocks Focus on one module at a time with five-week teaching blocks that integrate learning and assessment. scroll Tailored career preparation Build practical, transferable skills for careers in research, healthcare, biotech, and data science sectors. This programme is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of data science with specialisms in either genomic or systems biology. You will explore how biological data is generated, analysed, and interpreted using computational approaches, while gaining hands-on experience with real research datasets. The programme aims to: - Develop your ability to manage, analyse, and interpret large-scale biological datasets in a reproducible and ethical manner. - Build a strong foundation in computational and statistical methods as applied to contemporary problems in genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology. - Provide practical experience in solving authentic research problems using widely adopted bioinformatics workflows and big data pipelines. - Support your development as an independent, collaborative, and reflective researcher prepared for academic, clinical, or industry roles. - Embed Cardiff University’s graduate attributes by fostering critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and digital fluency. The programme is ideal for students from a bioscience, computational, or quantitative background who want to gain applied, career-ready skills for research and data-intensive roles in the life sciences. Where you'll study

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 60% above the typical master's in the United Kingdom.

Median tuition for that cohort is 24,625 USD, across 12,153 programs in our catalog.

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