MSc Bioinformatics
at Birmingham University, Birmingham

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MSc Bioinformatics
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Birmingham University
Overview

A well-designed Bioinformatics MSc is provided by the University of Birmingham for a duration of 1 year. Scores for IELTS and PTE are some of the tests accepted by the University of Birmingham which is a part of the student eligibility criteria. The first year tuition fee for the Bioinformatics MSc is GBP 32,510. Students should also consider additional costs such as for accommodation, food, books and other essential utilities which has an average cost of GBP 4,942.

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Course Level	PG Degree

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MSc Bioinformatics
at
Birmingham University
Fees

The total cost of University of Birmingham Bioinformatics MSc is inclusive of the first-year tuition fees and living cost. The first-year tuition fees of Bioinformatics MSc is GBP 32,510. Besides the tuition fees, other expenses that a student must be aware of is the cost of living which can be around GBP 4,942. It is to be noted that the total cost to study this course may vary as per the additional expenses applied by the university and as per the students’ lifestyle.

Given below is the table that lays out the University of Birmingham Bioinformatics MSc fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 38,98,274

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,56,997
Insurance	INR 93,050

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 119.91 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 19ᵗʰ April 2025

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MSc Bioinformatics
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Birmingham University
Curriculum

Check more information about the University of Birmingham Bioinformatics MSc course by clicking the green button below. The Curriculum PDF covers various details and facts about the university including the specialization, courses, duration of the course, language requirement, electives and many more along with a semester-wise breakup of the course.

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MSc Bioinformatics
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Birmingham University
Entry Requirements

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Holders of a Bachelors degree of three or four years in duration from a recognised university in India will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved 55% - 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency, or 50% - 55% for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.

Either: A four-year Bachelors degree (first class or very good upper second class) Or: A three-year Bachelors degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India.

Applicants should have 2:1 or equivalent in Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science or other relevant subjects.

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 honours degree or higher in a field related to quantitative knowledge from sciences, technology, engineering, or medical fields.

Common degrees include Biology, Biomedical Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Pharmacology. Other relevant subjects are Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Medicine, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Systems Biology, Botany, Ecology, Zoology, and Marine Biology.
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Marks - 67/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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MSc Bioinformatics
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Birmingham University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#14	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2026
#28	University The Guardian, 2026
#18	Europe QS, 2025

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Birmingham University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Vibe of Campus

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Student Views

55% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

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MSci (Hons) in Physics (International Study) - Batch of 2018

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.8

Good facilities and helpful faculty.

Tips: Taking admission at the University of Birmingham was an enriching experience. While I initially experienced a cultural shift, I adjusted over time. I also received a merit-based scholarship with allowance support and am very satisfied with the university, course, and overall UK experience.

Likes (Safety): I felt secure both inside and outside of the college. Besides campus security, there are CCTV cameras, well-lit streets, emergency help, and regular police patrols. My overall experience in the city has been positive, with locals being helpful and friendly.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are limited choices from my home country. The area has a mix of cafes, fast-food chains, and some mid-range Asian restaurants. While prices are moderate, regular dining out can be expensive, so I prefer cooking at home.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Civil Engineering and Management - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Birmingham

4.1

University of Birmingham offers endless opportunities for growth.

Tips: You need to learn to manage your time well. In my course, we hardly had any breaks, and during term time, it was difficult to have a work-life balance. I came across some people who are not mentally prepared for it. I did not get any time for a part-time job during my term times as I had multiple exams, assignments, and a dissertation along with a tight lecture schedule from 9 am to 6 pm. However, it's not the same for all courses. Most of the courses have only Assignments and absolutely no exams at all, and their lecture schedule is also quite flexible. In other universities in Birmingham, such as Aston, the lecture schedule is quite flexible, which gives students ample amount of time to pursue part-time jobs.

Likes (Student Life): For those who are proactive, believe in taking initiative and want to excel in their career, the University of Birmingham offers endless opportunities for growth. They host various job fairs, career seminars, personality development and skill enhancement seminars, intercultural awareness workshops for international students and formal English modules that you can add to your course and all without any additional fees.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Recently UK has updated their post-study work visa policy, amending the duration for PSW from 2 years to 1 Year 6 months. The time limit for getting citizenship has been increased from 5 years previously to 10 years now, which makes the UK a tough call for someone looking for settlement. Moreover, taxes are super high, which makes the UK unfeasible as an option to settle abroad.

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025Read more

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MSc Cyber Security - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.3

The best experience for a student.

Tips: There definitely was a cultural shift for me. But nothing most people can't handle. It took me a while to learn certain things that India didn't teach us. I got a commonwealth scholarship of 2000 pounds. About the university, the infrastructure and technology blew my mind. It is the perfect place to study.

Likes (Safety): Birmingham is a very safe city. Even through the night it is mostly alive. One thing to keep in mind is to avoid the canals. In the year and a half that I lived there, I did not have any bad experience. As long as we don't go out of line, I'd say we will have no trouble.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): They have no placement drives like the ones we have in India. We have to look for jobs ourselves. Given that the UK is in a recession, it is very difficult to find jobs in the country. They prefer hiring a fresher who is from the UK or EU rather than someone for whom they would have to sponsor a visa.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025Read more

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MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.7

The road to pushing and knowing your limits.

Tips: It taught me a lot of things. I used to be an introvert and had no confidence in talking to strangers, but it brought me out of my shell. I learned how to cook, take care of my finances, look for a house, etc. I am now a much more confident person. Not a lot, but just that people here are pretty self-involved in both good and bad ways. There aren't a lot of scholarships for B-Schools, but like 2-3 people in our class got them from the University. I didn't get one. I believe the university holds a good reputation, and the course was newly launched, so I wouldn't judge it yet because they are improving their curriculum, but it was quite easy, not as stressful as I had thought.

Likes (Public transportation): The University is quite well connected, which was one of the most comfortable aspects. The campus is huge, so you'll have to walk a little, but it's quite good, actually. Buses are pretty convenient, and there is even a train station on the campus itself. Buses and trains cost fairly okay if you take the monthly passes, or if you are in a group, they are even cheaper, so travelling should not be an issue.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Not a lot of companies are willing to give you a visa sponsorship. While some graduate roles might provide that opportunity, even then, there is a 30% chance you'll land a sponsored job as companies prefer candidates who already have the right to work. Salary packages can range anywhere between 28-50,000/annum. There can be many titles for a job role, but the work varies from company to company.

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.3

University of Birmingham has a beautiful and huge campus.

Tips: The campus is beautiful and there are a lot of activities to do, so you won't feel bored during your initial couple of weeks. After that you get busy with assignments and academics, so you'll spend most of the time going back and forth from the lectures to your accommodation, and part-time work. Like in India, there's not much pressure on studies, which can either be a good or a bad thing. I'm happy with the fact that the university is well-recognised and gives students career guidance. The current job market is tough in the UK to get a job, so only time will tell whether it's worth it or not.

Likes (Safety): Safety can be a matter of different experiences for different people. I never had safety concerns even when walking down the street late at night. Of course, you need to be a bit cautious of your surroundings. The campus does provide an app, and some safety gadgets during the welcome week, as well as a free bus to Sell Oak to travel when it gets dark during winter.

Dislikes (Public transportation): You can travel by train or bus. Buses are usually more connected than trains but are generally late, and it doesn't matter if you check the scheduled time on Google Maps or bus stop, they will make you wait for 15-20 minutes 90% of the time. I also don't think public transport is very affordable. It's 2 pounds for a ticket whether you want to get off at the Next bus stop or after the 15 bus stop. A monthly bus pass is now 49 pounds for students, but they keep increasing the price every year. Last year it was 46 pounds.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024Read more

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MSc Bioinformatics
at
Birmingham University
Highlights

Bioinformatics MSc is offered by College of Medical and Dental Sciences under University of Birmingham, UK.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1 Years.
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MSc Bioinformatics
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