Degree of MSc (Bioinformatics) Introduction

This programme offers either a one-year full-time or a 2-year part-time training programme leading to a M.Sc. The programme is designed for students who have relevant scientific and technical background to upgrade themselves and stay relevant to the 4^th pillar of the Singapore economy - Biomedical Sciences. The curriculum will provide them with a skill-set for the creation of excellent, well-validated methods for solving problems in the domain of bioinformatics and related fields that will emerge as a consequence of Singapore’s drive in Biomedical Sciences research. The curriculum will cover biology; significant coursework in algorithms; biostatistics, probability; data analysis and data mining; a substantial number of computer related skills, information technology, and seminars.

How to register

New applicants, please note: Admission into this programme has been suspended indefinitely.

Applications are closed.

Academic year

1st Semester Class commences August 2013

Curriculum structure

Core Courses

Project

Elective Courses

Seminars

Recommended timetable

The MSc (Bioinformatics) programme is multidisciplinary that requires expertise from many areas of engineering and Biological Sciences. Hence the School of Computer Engineering administers this programme with the professors from following schools and institution:

• National Institute of Education
• School of Biological Sciences

and the following schools under the College of Engineering:

• School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and
• School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering