Master of Science [M.Sc] [Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology] From Imperial College London

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Thesis Based

₹36.7 L/Yr

£35,000 /Yr
  • Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology at Imperial College London is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus, 90 credits program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This is a multidisciplinary research-based degree, designed for applicants with a biomedical, computational, or mathematical background.
  • The program is taught by experts in relevant fields within the college and makes use of collaborations with other researchers.
  • The core modules of the program include:
    • Bioinformatics and Systems Biology 1
    • Bioinformatics and Systems Biology 2
    • Computing
    • Mathematics and Statistical Inference
  • Students will gain the necessary skills to produce effective research in computational genetics and bioinformatics.
  • The program starts with a training phase in the autumn term, where students acquire core biological, computational, and mathematics skills through lectures in bioinformatics and theoretical systems biology.
  • For the remainder of the autumn term, students cover the taught elements of the course comprising of lectures, practical classes, and assignments.
  • This is followed by three full-time research projects that last for the rest of the academic year, under the supervision of researchers at Imperial.
  • All projects have a 10-12 week duration and involve liaising with biologists, mathematicians, and computing specialists.
  • Projects start in the Spring term and last for the rest of the academic year.
  • The assessment methods of the program consists of computer assignments, computer exam (open book), coursework, dissertations, exams, group report, viva and website development.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹3672200

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1314018
Food₹439930
Total Cost₹1753948

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a 2.1 degree in a biological sciences, physical sciences, computational or mathematical subject from a recognized university.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

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

  • Students should have completed a 3-4 year bachelor's degree from a mainstream university (state/federal or deemed institution) passed with the required grades.
  • Students for research should hold a 3 to 4-year bachelor's degree and master's degree, both passed with required grades.
  • Applicants from elite institutions will be required to obtain a minimum overall average of 7 / 10 or 60%. These are the college minimum scores and particular departments may seek grades at a higher level.
  • Applicants from other approved institutions will be required to obtain a minimum overall average ranging from 7.5-8 / 10 or 65-70%.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

314 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


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 - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

Ranking

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Career and Placement after Course

The possible career opportunities for students are:

  • Bioinformatics Scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Natural Sciences Manager
  • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Imperial College Scholarship 50% Tuition Fee WaiverScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Brilliant Minds MBA ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 60.8 L/Yr$57,990Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Goa Education Trust ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Commonwealth ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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