MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics 12 months Postgraduate Program By Queen's University Belfast |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# =187QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The past decade has seen enormous advances in molecular and biomedical technology resulting in an‘omics’ revolution.


Bioinformatics covers the application of mathematics, statistics and computing to biological and clinical scenarios. Algorithms and...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The past decade has seen enormous advances in molecular and biomedical technology resulting in an‘omics’ revolution.


Bioinformatics covers the application of mathematics, statistics and computing to biological and clinical scenarios. Algorithms and...
Read more

Admission Requirements

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6.5+

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Natural Science subject, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a relevant medical or life sciences subject (e.g. Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physics or Statistics). A medical (MB) or dental degree (BDS) is also considered.


Applicants must have completed (and passed at equivalent of UK 2:1 standard) a subject/module from any of the following groups:

1. genetics/genomics/molecular biology/biomedical science

2. chemistry/medicinal chemistry/biochemistry

3. mathematics/statistics-related subjects

4. computing/computer science/informatics


In addition to the above qualification requirements, all applicants will be required to pass an online aptitude test. If you are successful in the first stage of the application process, we will be in touch to organise this.


Intercalating Medical and Dental Applicants:

i) QUB:

Intercalating medical and dental students within QUB will be considered if:

a) QUB 3rd year students – must pass all 3rd year modules at first attempt achieving an overall profile of 2.1 equivalent *

b) QUB 4th year students – must pass all 3rd years modules at first attempt achieving an overall profile of 2.1 equivalent * and also pass all 4th year modules at first attempt.

c) have permission to intercalate from either the Director of Medical Education or Dentistry as appropriate.


ii) External:

An external medical or dental student wishing to intercalate will be considered if:

a) they have successfully completed all assessments at first attempt for the year in which they are applying.

b) they have achieved at least an overall Upper Second Class Honours degree standard as determined by their University.

c) they have permission to intercalate from their Medical or Dental School, as appropriate.


iii) International:

a) Applicants who are currently studying an overseas Medical (e.g. MBBS or MBChB) or Dental degree at a recognised institution acceptable to the University, may apply.

b) Applicants must have passed all assessments at first attempt for the year in which they are applying, normally 3rd year for those completing a 5 year programme or 4th year for those completing a 6 year programme.

c) Applicants may be required to provide details of the medical or dental curriculum they are studying in order to confirm compatibility.

d) Have permission to intercalate from their Medical or Dental School, as appropriate.

31 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

7,300 GBP
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International Students

21,500 GBP
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QS subject rankings

Subject: Biological Sciences

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Ranking criteria

Overall
65.5
Academic Reputation
60.5
Citations per Paper
79.6
Employer Reputation
63.7
H-index Citations
63.8
International Research Network
62.1

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