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DCU School of Computing
MSc in in Bioinformatics
 

One-Year Full-time Masters programme featuring a common core curriculum with two distinct streams, Computing and Life Sciences

Please Note: This programme will not be running for the academic year 2008/2009

Programme Intro | What is Bioinformatics? | Course Structure | Practicum
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Programme Introduction

The MSc in Bioinformatics is jointly offered by the DCU School of Computing and the DCU School of Biotechnology, and is specifically designed to produce graduates with the multi-disciplinary skills required to prosper in the expanding bioinformatics and biotechnology industries. With an industry-oriented focus, state-of-the-art facilities, and major fee support for EU students, DCU's MSc in Bioinformatics is the only programme in the Republic of Ireland to have at its core the integration of the life science and computing aspects of this exciting new discipline.

The uniqueness of this Masters degree lies firmly in the strong collaborative ethos it fosters among students on its two Computing and Life Science streams. The programme structure has been specifically designed to offer an extensive shared curriculum, which sees all students following a common core curriculum, along with a number of modules particular to their stream. This educational process strongly promotes interaction between these two types of professional and encourage them to develop the kind of  innovative orientation that is so vital in this still emerging field.

Bioinformatics: An Exciting Career Option

Currently, there is a world-wide shortage of people with the computing and bioscience skills necessary to support the growing biotechnology and bioinformatics fields. As a result, for individuals who thrill at being at the cutting edge of science, bioinformatics can be a very rewarding career option. With increased research supports for genomics, there is a growing demand for researchers and managers, among others, with a thorough understanding of the techniques used in genome analysis. Bioinformaticians are also in strong demand in other sectors such as the chemical industry, where they can drive product development, and the pharmaceutical industry, where they have a role to play in developing superior drugs. DCU's MSc in Bioinformatics aims to effectively prepare graduates to pursue successful careers in these growing areas.