Master of Science (MSc) Bioinformatics (Research)
(R2/0511/7/0039) (06/2029) (MQA/FA4826)
Programme Overview
The Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, through its two centres for Bioinformatics and Computing, provides a nurturing environment for students to enter this rapidly expanding field. The demand for skilled bioinformaticians and researchers is increasing globally at a rapid rate. Such personnel who can master the world of biology and computing will be the key drivers of the New Biology of tomorrow, which will be more data and precision-driven.
Entry Requirements
i. A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the PU Senate;
OR
ii. A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
OR
iii. A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by PU and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
English Language Requirements
International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)
If a student does not meet this requirement, Perdana University will offer a three-month Intensive English Preparatory program to ensure that student's proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program.
Why Choose Us?
- Taught and supervised by field experts
- MQA-accredited course
- Offers a wide range of employment choices in the rapidly evolving biotech landscape
Career Prospect
Graduates can pursue specialized research roles in areas such as:
- Sequence Analysis
- Evolution and Phylogeny
- Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Proteomics
- Immunomics and Healthcare Genomics
- Pharmacogenomics and other "Omics" fields
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Click here to view the accreditation details on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), or scan the QR code below.
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