Bioinformatics MSc

This is a graduate-entry postgraduate programme, open to applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field.The Bioinformatics MSc at the University of Glasgow is designed for the modern scientist who wants to drive the data revolution in biology. Situated at the interface of organismal biology, computing, and statistics, the programme equips students with the advanced computational tools needed to glean new insights from massive molecular datasets. A core feature is the hands-on training in Python, the industry-standard language for biological computing. Students work closely with Glasgow Polyomics, a world-renowned facility, gaining practical experience in systems biology and "multi-omics" integration (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics). The curriculum is heavily project-based, culminating in a summer placement within active research labs such as the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre. Whether analyzing pathogen genomes or identifying disease-causing variants, graduates emerge with a powerful dual skillset in biology and data science, highly valued by PhD supervisors and employers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.