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Master of Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a new, exciting and challenging multidisciplinary field that combines mathematical, statistical, computer science and information technology methods to solve life science-based problems. Advances in experimental technologies have produced huge amounts of data. Therefore, managing and extracting useful information from these sources are important if we are to discover new knowledge to advance our understanding of the living world.
In MBioinformatics degree programme, students will receive broad training in fundamental areas of bioinformatics, thus allowing them to perform independent research or contribute as a bioinformatics specialist in a research team. Master of Bioinformatics by coursework programme is designed to address the growing need for professionals with an educational background that blends biology with computer sciences and information technology. The combination of skills is needed in the Bioinformatics industry as well as advanced life science-based industries such as biotechnology and biomedical research. The programme also prepares students for career advancement and further study at the PhD level.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field with minimum CGPA 3.0 Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows:
OR Bachelor's degree with a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows;
OR Bachelor's degree with a CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows;
OR Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body OR Possessed other qualifications approved by Senate from time to time. OR APEL (A) qualification (only for programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework) |
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