- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- One year, Two years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Biological Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Our MSc and MRes Bioinformatics provide you with high-quality online training in bioinformatics, including learning how to program in Python and design and query databases using SQL.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck. Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.
Fees
International students: £22,230 per year
UK students: £12,750 per year
UK/Home: £12,750 per year
International: £22,230 per year
Start dates
October 2026, January 2027
Application deadline
main deadline for international applicants requiring a Student visa
Campus
- Distance learning, United Kingdom
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