Data Science for Biology (MSc)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Data Science for Biology (MSc)
Postgraduate · Sciences
About this programme
Biological science is being transformed by a range of high-throughput technologies that generate vast amounts of data. These technologies include high-throughput genomic sequencing, imaging, screening and proteomics.Skills that equip scientists and researchers with the expertise to extract biological meaning from this data are therefore in high demand.This programme uses concepts from data science to train students in a generic set of skills that can be adapted to solve problems in a flexible way across different types of data. The aim is to complement and extend exi
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year · Full-time: 1 year
- Tuition
- £45,410 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (17)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh (On-campus Masters)Fully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- British Council Women in STEM Scholarships at the University of EdinburghFully funded
- The Bseisu-University of Edinburgh ScholarshipsFully funded
- The Connect: North Korea ScholarshipFully funded · Closed for current cycle; check for the next cycle
- GREAT Scholarships at the University of EdinburghPartial funding