University Of Nottingham, Nottingham, England - Courses & Fees

Nottingham, England

University Public College

MSc Bioinformatics at Nottingham is aimed at students with a background in biological sciences who wish to develop skills in bioinformatics, computer programming, and data analytics skills for industry, future research careers, and more. The course is not aimed at students with a background in computer science.

The study programme incorporates the areas of:

Computational biology, programming, and practice
Evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics
Genomics
Cutting-edge molecular biology technologies
Advanced experimental design and analysis

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For (2023-2024) Intake	Aug 4, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1
Tuition Fees	£27200
Total Fees	£27200

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, usually in a relevant subject area. This should be equivalent to at least a UK ‘Upper Second Class (2:1)’ or ‘Lower Second Class (2:2)’ degree.
Students from Indian Universities should score 60% in Upper Second Class (2:1)’ or 55% in ‘Lower Second Class (2:2)’ degrees. These are the college minimum scores and particular departments may seek grades at a higher level.
Applicant should hold a GPA of 3.0 (Upper Second Class) or 2.6 (Lower Second Class) out of 4.0 or hold a GPA of 6.0 (Upper Second Class) or 5.5 (Lower Second Class) out of 10.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL: minimum 90 in ibt
IELTS: minimum 6.5
PTE: minimum 71

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of Marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

Most international students need a visa/entry clearance to study in the UK. A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number given by an immigration sponsor to study in the UK. A CAS number is required for the student visa process. There are two different visas which students can apply for:

Student route: Students will need a student visa if they intend to study in the UK for more than six months.
Short-term study visa: The visa can be issued for up to 11 months. Employment is not permitted on this visa.
Standard visitor visa: Depending on nationality, permission must either be obtained prior to travel or, in some cases, can be obtained on arrival at the UK border.

The required documents are:

Details of passport
Previous Qualifications
ATAS Certificate
Bank statements
Scholarship letter (if receiving a scholarship)
Tuberculosis test results
Criminal record certificate
Parents or legal guardian letters if they are under 18.
Recent passport size photograph.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarship	Variable	Yes	May 17, 2023
South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship	£5470	Yes	May 17, 2023
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	£150	Yes	N/A