Bio-Informatics
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Duration: 2 Years
$9,540
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What will you learn?
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.
Eligibility
• National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above
Or
• A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
• Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection program before being accepted by the respective faculty.
Students are required to enrol in the Malay Language Program prior to being conferred a degree.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Students must obtain:
• TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above
Or
• IELTS Band 5.0 - 6.5 and above
Or
• Pass in any equivalent English proficiency test approved and recognized by the University of Malaya.
Core areas of emphasis
Research Methodology in Bioinformatics Functional Bioinformatics Application of Algorithms in Bioinformatics Programming in Bioinformatics Statistics in Bioinformatics Application of Programming in Bioinformatics Structural Bioinformatics Entrepren
Career prospects
Bioinformatics Scientist Microbiologist Natural Sciences Manager Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Tuition Fees
| Totally (USD) | Yearly (USD) |
|---|---|
| $ 9540 | $ 4770 |
| $ 4770 |
Course Details:
Duration: 2 Years Intakes: February, September
Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:
The University provides a financial assistance to postgraduate candidates. Most of financial assistance offers to candidate who study in Master by mode of research. The list of available financial assistance as following:
The University of Malaya
a) Malaysian Candidate
University of Malaya Student Financial Aid
Fee Reduction Scheme for Postgraduate Candidate with Handicapped and Senior Citizen.
b) International Candidate
University of Malaya Student Financial Aid
Other Agencies
a) Malaysian Candidate
My Master (My Brain 15)
PTPTN Education Loan
b) International Candidate
Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)
Campus (Main Campus)
Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia