University of Birmingham, England

Master in Bioinformatics MSc (Online)

United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Scholarships available for international students
  • No application fee

About Master in Bioinformatics MSc (Online)

Tuition is £18,915 (total cost) / £1,455 (per module).

The online MSc Bioinformatics consists of twelve 10-credit taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation, delivered through on-demand lectures, mini-case studies and group projects. Case studies draw on data from University Hospitals Birmingham and other industry partners, giving students the chance to apply data-manipulation techniques to real health and life-science problems. Graduates move into roles such as senior bioinformatician, lead scientist or data scientist in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or research organisations. The programme is structured over two and a half years: six core modules are taken in the first year, another six in the second year, followed by the dissertation, with each module lasting about eight weeks.

About University of Birmingham, England

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.

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Birmingham Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship

University of Birmingham, England

£5,000 tuition fee discount for taught master's study

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English Test Requirement

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band

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