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This MSc course provides a unique hands-on learning experience in bioinformatics skills, by combining the latest advances in analysing high-throughput genomic, transcriptomic and metabolomics data. Cranfield’s Bioinformatics MSc is the first of its kind in the UK. With more than 200 alumni over the past 10 years, it became the most popular postgraduate course in bioinformatics in Europe. Because Cranfield is a solely postgraduate university it means that every single taught module of the Applied Bioinformatics MSc is uniquely tailored to be master's level. That’s why it is the winner of the BBSRC’s Master's Training Grant (MTG) award for the best course in life sciences. Our taught modules cover in great depth a plethora of programming languages typically applied in bioinformatics, such as Perl, Java, R and SQL, as well as modern web technologies, such as JavaEE, NoSQL and JavaScript. Furthermore, we have two dedicated taught modules focusing on established bioinformatics protocols for the latest next generation sequencing (NGS) and 3rd generation sequencing (3GS) technologies. Videos Why study an Applied Bioinformatics MSc at Cranfield? Vice Chancellor's Prize winner 2019 Kevin de Castro - Applied Bioinformatics MSc Applied Bioinformatics MSc group project Overview Start dateFull-time: October, part-time: October DurationOne year full-time, two-three years part-time DeliveryTaught modules 40%, group project 20%, individual research project 40% QualificationMSc Study typeFull-time / Part-time CampusCranfield campus Fees and funding Entry requirements This course meets the requirements of the Level 7 Bioinformatics Apprenticeship Standard. Eligible organisations can use £18,000 of their Apprenticeship Levy to cover the course tuition fees. View fees and funding informationor find out more about master's-level apprenticeships. Your career Industry, alumni and current students talk about Bioinformatics at Cranfield Bioinformatics is a fast-growing field that offers progressive career opportunities for forward-thinking people who are ready to grasp the challenge; people who understand both the biological and computing aspects of this science. Our MSc opens doors to careers in industry, public research establishments, and university research. The multidisciplinary nature of our course has allowed our students to follow diverse career paths in various medical-related sectors. Successful graduates have been able to pursue or enhance careers in a variety of key areas such as: Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, plant research institutes, food sector, public institutions, bioinformatics, IT companies. Cranfield Careers Service Our Careers Service can help you find the job you want after leaving Cranfield. We will work with you to identify suitable opportunities and support you in the job application process for up to three years after graduation. We have been providing master's-level training for over 20 years. Our strong reputation and links with potential employers provide you with outstanding opportunities to secure interesting jobs and develop successful careers. The increasing interest in sustainability and corporate and social responsibility has also enhanced the career prospects of our graduates. Previous students have gone on to jobs within prestigious institutions including: The Sanger Institute, The European Bioinformatics Institute, Institut National du Cancer (France), Centro de Investigación Prínciple Felipe Ií (Spain), GlaxoSmithKline, PubGene, Tessella, UCB, the Wellcome Trust, Inpharmatica, Invitrogen, Oxford Gene Technology, Cancer Research. Others have chosen to continue their research training by undertaking a PhD either at Cranfield or elsewhere. Cranfield graduates are very successful in achieving relevant work. For professionals already in the industry, Cranfield qualifications enhance their careers, benefiting both the candidate and their employer. Having a background in biological sciences and an interest in mathematics and technical aspects of biology made me interested in studying bioinformatics as it combined both my interests with biology as well as my technical ability. The reason I chose to study at Cranfield University was because of the outline of the course, it takes you through many different types of software languages but also aims this towards a biologist with no previous software experience, which fit me perfectly. Josephine Burgin , Metagenomic Bioinformatician and Software Engineer, European Nucleotide Archive Why this course? 1. The only Bioinformatics MSc in the UK offering a truly bespoke postgraduate experience Cranfield University is the only solely postgraduate university in the UK, which means that every single lecture and practical session within the Applied Bioinformatics MSc is tailored to master's level. Unlike other Bioinformatics MSc courses you may come across, you won’t be sharing any modules or lectures with other undergraduate students or MSc courses. This gives our Applied Bioinformatics MSc a truly tailored postgraduate experience. 2. A variety of programming languages Experience taught us that there is no such thing as a single preferred programming language in the field of bioinformatics. Every programming language has its strengths and advantages depending on the task in hand. For example, Java can be quite powerful if you are developing a visualisation and/or standalone application, while R and Python are excellent choices for machine learning and statistical analysis. Perl, on the other hand, is a very easy programming language to learn by biologists and forms the foundation of most of the legacy tools and frameworks developed for the human genome project, and still being used to date. This is why the Applied Bioinformatics MSc is the only course in the UK that offers three dedicated programming modules as part of the taught component, covering R, Java and Perl. Furthermore, other programming languages such as Bash, JavaEE, SQL, JavaScript and Python are also comprehensively covered. This means that upon the completion of this course, you won’t only have the skills and expertise to develop optimised bioinformatics tools for various tasks, but you will also find it relatively much easier to learn new programming languages that were not covered during the course as you will have the foundation in interpreted, object-oriented, and statistically-focused languages. 3. A truly NGS- and 3GS-focused course Analysing sequencing data from the latest sequencing platforms such as Illumina® Pacific Biosciences ® and 10x Chromium® nowadays is a standard skill required for most bioinformatics jobs (a quick search on LinkedIn for bioinformatics jobs should prove this!) This is why the course includes two dedicated modules on analysing sequencing data. The first module, 'Next Generation Sequencing Informatics', focuses on preprocessing and analysing Illumina® short-reads sequences for performing sequence alignment, gene expression profiling using RNA-Seq, and genotyping for variant discovery. The second module, 'Advanced Sequencing Informatics and Genome Assembly', provides hands-on experience in performing de-novo sequence assembly using short and long-reads sequencing data, as well as providing computer practical sessions in developing and optimising your own assembler using the overlap-layout-consensus (OLC) and de-bruijn-graph (DBG) algorithms. 4. Industrial and research applications Drug discovery: Applications of bioinformatics in drug discovery is not only covered in the Applied Bioinformatics MSc course but is an integral part of the delivery of the course. Leading experts from multinational pharmaceutical industry such as Enrico Ferrero (GSK) and Lee Larcombe (nexaSTEM) are core members of the teaching team of this course and actively deliver several lectures and hands-on computational practicals. These industrial partners also offer a number of thesis projects for our students each academic year. Plant genetics: The Bioinformatics Team at Cranfield University works very closely with the Agrifood theme, which includes the Crop Water Use and the Plant Science Laboratory Groups. The Course Director has an established track record as PI or CoI several plant genetics-focused research projects. If plant genetics and food security is your research of interest, you will be given the opportunity to join one of our research team for your thesis project. Infectious diseases: We have a long-term ongoing collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Together, we work closely in establishing a molecular understanding of several infectious and tropical diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and Chagas disease. Each year, we offer three to four research MSc thesis project placements for our Bioinformatics students to work closely with LSHTM’s world-renowned leading experts on one of their ongoing research projects. Over the past few years, we published a number of research articles based on such thesis projects. Our MSc students were either the leading or co-authors on these. Example article 1 Example article 2 This MSc is supported by our team of professional thought leaders, including Professor Andrew Thompson who is influential in this field and an integral part of this MSc. Consider the MSc in Applied Bioinformatics at Cranfield as an investment in your future. That is what I did when choosing the programme. I was attracted by the diverse portfolio of courses offered. All were directly supporting timely and relevant market skills. I was delighted with this investment as it directly empowered me in the course of my employment and career. Marek Piatek, Director of Bioinformatics, Ardigen Informed by industry Cranfield University benefits from the input of a group of world-renowned experts in a range of applied sciences including bioinformatics. We lead and collaborate in diverse research and consultancy projects, both nationally and internationally. Our collaborators include: • GlaxoSmithKline • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Queen Mary University of London • Unilever • Sanofi Aventis • Rothamsted Research • The European Bioinformatics Institute • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • University of Athens • Cambridge University. The course is kept up-to-date, and thus we're developing skills that are valued nowadays in the labour market. I'm sure that it will increase my chances of finding an interesting job. Furthermore, the fact that some lectures are given by external experts gives a better insight of what a bioinformatician's work looks like, which helps to choose one of several possible career paths. Ewa Marek, Applied Bioinformatics Course details In this section Overview Delivery Modules Teaching team The taught programme is generally delivered from October until March and comprises eight compulsory taught modules, a group project and an individual thesis project. Students on the part-time programme will complete all of the compulsory modules based on a flexible schedule that will be agreed with the Course Director. Course delivery Taught modules 40%, group project 20%, individual research project 40% Group project Watch our Applied Bioinformatics group project video Real-life experience Working in project teams is part of everyday working life. It requires not only your individual expertise but also an appreciation of the skills of the other members of the team. This part of the course gives you the opportunity of working as part of a team on a group project. This is an invaluable experience that will help you to recognise and implement the differing contributions that colleagues bring to team work, and the different roles that we can choose to play within a team. Individual project Industry-related projects A four-month thesis project carried out either at Cranfield or an external research establishment or commercial organisation within the UK or Europe, this gives you the chance to concentrate on a subject area of particular interest to you, perhaps in collaboration with the type of organisation that you are hoping to find employment with. Real-life problem-solving thesis projects Our MSc students finalise their hands-on study practice with individual thesis projects that solve problems in multidisciplinary areas whilst working under academic supervision. Some recent projects include: - Development of a web-based resource for tuberculosis genotyping and diagnosis from whole genome sequencing data: PhyTB This project by Ernest Diez (2013-2014) is focused on creating PhyTB - an application for the interactive study of variation in M.tuberculosis using data from the PhyloTrack library. Visit project page Further reading - Applications of data science and machine learning in detection of meat adulteration This project by MSc student Rafal Kural (2014-2015) is focused on the application of machine learning methods to unravel hidden patterns of meat samples using Fourier transform spectrometry, gas chromatography mass spectrometry, high performance liquid chromatography and VideometerLab. Over the course of this work, it has been proven that it is certainly possible to obtain very accurate detection of meat adulteration, reaching sample adulteration level prediction accuracy of 100% for GCMS and 90-97% for FTIR and VM data. Modules Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels. To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry. Course modules Compulsory modules All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course. Introduction to Bioinformatics using Python Module Leader Dr Fady Mohareb Aim This module provides a general introduction to bioinformatics and fundamentals of programming. The module covers the programming basics required by students in order to program in Python, which is nowadays becoming one of the most popular programming languages in the bioinformatics community; and its application in retrieving, parsing and visualising biological sequence data. Syllabus Fundamentals of Python programming. Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Simple mathematical operations. Modules in Python. Various data types and Objects. Control Statements. Lists, Tuples and Dictionaries. Functions. File IO. Programming for biology using BioPython . DNA sequence manipulation using Perl Reading protein files Performing Multiple Sequence Alignment BLAST Data Visualisation Biological data format. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Identify the most important programming structures. Retrieve relevant nucleotide, protein sequences and their corresponding metadata from online public data resources. Develop custom Python scripts for sequence manipulation. Develop Python scripts to automate data handling and curation tasks. Develop advanced stand-alone Python programs for the acquisition and consolidation of data from remote databases. Exploratory Data Analysis and Essential Statistics using R Module Leader Dr Maria Anastasiadi Aim This module aims to provide you with an overview of important concepts in statistics and exploratory data analysis. The module introduces the main concepts in analysing biological datasets using the R environment, as well developing bespoke scripts for multivariate analysis such as principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering. Syllabus Introductory statistics – averages, variance and significance testing. Data pre-processing techniques. Exploratory data analysis using unsupervised methods (PCA, HCA). An introduction to R. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Devise basic R programs to meet given specifications. Critically assess the basic principles of different statistical techniques and be able to implement them programmatically and effectively integrate and devise statistical methods into experimental protocol design. Apply different data pre-processing techniques. Describe the difference between univariate and multivariate analysis. Apply exploratory data analysis using unsupervised multivariate analysis methods. Application of Bioinformatics in Epigenetics, Proteomics and Metagenomics Aim To provide you with the knowledge of the current trends in analysing epigenomic, proteomic, and metagenomic data and to demonstrate its principles, challenges, and complexities in bioinformatics. Syllabus Introduction of DNA methylation data (Illumina Infinium HumanMethylation450 and EPIC BeadChips). Quality control, pre-processing, and analysis of DNA methylation data through standard pipeline. Application of bioinformatics on DNA methylation data to assess phenotypic outcomes. Introduction to practical proteomics (qualitative & quantitative). Proteomics repositories (PRIDE, PeptidAtlas, etc.). Protein/peptide identification algorithms. Protein structures and molecular modelling. Soil metagenomics: quality control, filtering and assembly to taxonomic classification, clustering, and functional assignment. Analysis of microbial community composition and comparative metagenomics. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Synthesise information to discuss the key technological development in the acquisition of epigenomic, proteomic and metagenomic data. Explain the mode of operation of the most common analytical techniques and how these relate to the quality of the data acquired. Critically assess current practices and identify the relative strengths and weaknesses of the techniques covered . Discover information using bioinformatics tools and effectively apply the information to biological problems. Participate in scientific discussions regarding the omic technologies and evaluate scientific results. Next Generation Sequencing Informatics Module Leader Dr Fady Mohareb Aim To introduce you to the techniques that have given rise to the genomic data now available, and develop skills and understanding in the bioinformatics approaches that facilitate evaluation and application of these data. Over the past decade, Next-generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) technology has been a huge stimulus for a lot of breakthrough discoveries in biology. This module provides you with an overview of many core types of NGS projects, including latest protocols in genomic and transcriptomic analyses, genotyping and variant calling as well as detailed hands-on practical sessions of our best practice data-analysis workflows. Syllabus Gene expression analysis using microarray. Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology. Overview of genome assembly and quality control. Transcriptome informatics. Sequence data analysis web platforms. Geneotyping and variant calling. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Critically evaluate the operation of the most common analytical techniques used in the acquisition of genomic sequence and expression data. Apply various techniques to overcome the challenges of dealing with sequence data and be able to identify and apply appropriate software tools to tackle these challenges. Perform gene expression profiling using both first and next generation sequencing data. Critically assess current practices and evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the techniques covered and how these relate to the quality of the biological findings that result Critically contrast a range of NGS tools and related sequence software tools for NGS applications, and interpret the output from those tools. Machine Learning for Metabolomics Module Leader Dr Maria Anastasiadi Aim During this module you will learn about the main aspects related to the analysis of the metabolic profile in living organisms and explore statistical and computational techniques that are central to the field of metabolomics with particular emphasis to machine learning. Machine learning is a rapidly expanding form of artificial intelligence (AI) which has found many applications in the field of metabolomics. Examples include explanatory analysis of complex biological systems, novel biomarker discover and prediction modelling. Syllabus Metabolomics: overview and workflow. Multivariate classification and biomarker discovery. Introduction to machine learning. Applications of machine learning in metabolomics. Advanced topics in machine learning. Applications of machine learning in food metabolomics. Introduction to image analysis.. Advanced topics in R. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Critically assess various metabolomics analytical and spectral platforms. Apply state-of-the-art best practices in machine learning to fit the purpose of the analysis. Develop classification and regression models based on multivariate metabolic data. In-depth understand and application of machine learning algorithms and be able to provide examples of specific machine learning algorithms for each task. Apply statistical and machine learning procedures covered during the module, to derive biological relevant information from metabolic datasets using R. Programming Using Java Module Leader Tomasz Kurowski Aim To introduce you concepts of object oriented programming using Java. Java is the pre-eminent programming language for serious application development on the Internet. The module covers Java data objects of primitive and reference data types and introduces you to the basic fundamentals of programming in Java, with hands-on practical sessions on implementing simple programs using calculations, variables, control statements and loops. Syllabus Fundamental principles of programming in Java, Object-oriented programming using Java, Variables and calculations, Strings, Arrays, ArrayLists and HashMaps, GUI programming. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Identify the most important programming structures. Develop Java programs to meet given specifications. Implement custom Java classes, interfaces, and packages. Implement standalone application interfaces using Java Swing Components. Data Integration and Interaction Networks Module Leader Tomasz Kurowski Aim Data integration represents a major challenge for bioinformatics research. This module covers the most popular data management, integration and visualisation tools within the bioinformatics community as well as the main concepts of databases design and normalisation. Syllabus Database design and normalisation, Development of database access interfaces, Design and implementation of data repository Web front-ends, Techniques to integrate, interpret, analyse and visualise biological data sets Introduction to interaction networks, Data Integration and visualisation. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Utilise systems software for the visualisation of systems and system interactions. Critically apply available tools for data integration. Design, normalise and implement databases for experimental datasets. Critically assess the main data standards protocols for genomics, as well as the current approaches for modelling and warehousing of life science data. Discover systems relationships between data using bioinformatics tools and approaches. Advanced Sequencing Informatics and Genome Assembly Module Leader Dr Fady Mohareb Aim This module aims to develop a system-level view of biological systems and their response to various internal and external factors, through the integration of advanced NGS and 3GSsequencing data with functional annotation using established concepts of graph theories widely applied for various assemblers such de-Brujin and Overlap-layout consensus. This module gives an insight on the details of omic-scale/big-data-driven life science making use of core platform technologies. Syllabus How research is conducted in genome bioinformatics and within the broader context of interdisciplinary life sciences. Advanced Java programming. Application of graph-theory using Java. Advanced Next-Generation Sequencing informatics. De-novo genome assembly. Gene prediction and functional annotation. Intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to: Critically assess the technical limitations and the underlying biological and experimental assumptions that impact on data quality. Apply and optimise various algorithms for short and long reads sequence assembly. Successfully develop and optimise de-novo genome assemblies for various species. Develop in-silico gene prediction models and functional annotation4 Effectively apply graph theory and its application in biological data analysis. Perform functional annotation for newly developed genome assemblies. Teaching team You will be taught by an expert multidisciplinary team both from Cranfield University and externally. Cranfield lecturers include Dr Fady Mohareb - Course Director, Admissions Tutor, and lecturer in Bioinformatics, and Tomasz Kurowski - Research Assistant in Bioinformatics. External lecturers include Professor Conrad Bessant - Professor of Bioinformatics, QMUL; Dr Enrico Ferrero - Scientific Leader at GSK; Dr Lee Larcombe - Applied Exomics Ltd Director; Dr Robert King - Bioinformatician at Rothamsted Research; and Dr Luca Bianco - Bioinformatics Research Scientist, Fondazione Edmund Mach. Dr Fady Mohareb Reader in Bioinformatics Mr Tomasz Kurowski Research Assistant in Bioinformatics Learn more about our teaching team Who is it for? This course aims to equip graduate scientists with the computational skills and awareness needed to process, analyse and interpret the vast amounts of biological data now becoming available. This course is equally suitable for candidates from life sciences disciplines who aim to gain the programming and computational skills through this course, and graduates with IT/computer science background who want to gain the molecular biology understanding to become bioinformaticians. On completion of this course, you will be able to apply information technology and computational techniques to process genomic and genetic data, as well as developing novel drug discovery and diagnostic tools. Additionally, you will gain the skills to design and implement software tools and databases using the latest advances in standalone and web-based technologies to fulfil the need of the research community. How to apply Online application form. UK students are normally expected to attend an interview and financial support is best discussed at this time. Overseas and EU students may be interviewed by telephone. Apply now Get in touch Submit an enquiry Email us Admissions T: +44 (0)1234 758082 Agrifood course brochure A detailed insight into our Agrifood MSc courses Download brochure* * Some information required Event Webinar - Postgraduate study opportunities for Agrifood An interactive webinar for prospective students interested in our Agrifood MSc courses Becoming employable in a year with bioinformatics Cranfield University blog by Emma Bailey 'I began my research into bioinformatics, and quickly discovered the Applied Bioinformatics MSc at Cranfield. It was aimed at students with either a computer science background or a biology background and would help bridge our gaps in knowledge, making us fully fledged bioinformaticians.' Josephine Burgin Vice-Chancellor’s Prize 2019 Cranfield University blog by Josephine Burgin 'Cranfield is a truly unique university and I never expected my time studying here to prove to be such a significant year in my life.' 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The fee for taught modules is £1,380 per 10 credits, invoiced on attendance. Modules will usually be worth 5, 10, 20, or 30 credits, with the module fee for each calculated accordingly. ** Fees can be paid in full up front, or in equal annual instalments. Students who complete their course before the initial end date will be invoiced the outstanding fee balance and must pay in full prior to graduation. *** This includes tuition fees and endpoint assessment only. Under the Apprenticeship Levy scheme employers can fund apprenticeships for any new and current staff with the right to work in the UK and whose main place of work is England. This programme meets the requirements of the Level 7 Bioinformatics Scientist apprenticeship standard. Eligible organisations will be able to use their Apprenticeship Levy to cover the cost of the programme. If you think you could qualify for sponsorship under this scheme please consult the information pages on becoming an Apprentice. Fee notes The fees outlined apply to all students whose initial date of registration falls on or between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023. All students pay the tuition fee set by the University for the full duration of their registration period. For self-funded students a non-refundable deposit is required, which is offset against the tuition fee. Home students will pay a £500 deposit. Overseas students will pay a £1,000 deposit. Additional fees for extensions to the agreed registration period may be charged. Eligibility for Home fee status is determined with reference to UK Department for Education rules. As a guiding principle UK or Irish nationals who are ordinarily resident in either the UK or Republic of Ireland pay Home tuition fees. All other students (including those from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) pay Overseas fees. Funding Opportunities To help students in finding and securing appropriate funding we have created a funding finder where you can search for suitable sources of funding by filtering the results to suit your needs. Visit the funding finder. Environment and Agrifood Net Zero scholarships Scholarships worth £10,825 (full fees) toward the course tuition fee for exceptional students wishing to study an Environment & Agrifood MSc. Cranfield University GREAT Scholarships Cranfield University is delighted to be part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign in partnership with the British Council offering scholarship worth £10,000 toward tuition fees. Scholarships for ten countries are available at Cranfield. Follow the link to check whether this course is eligible under the scholarship for your country. British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM Cranfield University, in partnership with the British Council, is proud to join the Women in STEM Scholarship initiative by offering five fully funded scholarships for female students from Turkey. Apply online before the deadline of 31 March 2022. The Cranfield Scholarship We have a limited number of scholarships available for candidates from around the world. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who show both aptitude and ability for the subject they are applying. Master's Loan from Student Finance England A Master's Loan is now available for UK applicants to help you pay for your master’s course. You can apply for a loan at GOV.UK. Santander Scholarship The Santander Scholarship at Cranfield University is worth £4,000 towards tuition fees for full-time master's courses. The scholarship is open to female students from the UK. Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Countries Students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship which includes tuition fees, travel and monthly stipend for master’s study. Future Finance Student Loans Cranfield University has partnered with Future Finance as an alternative source of funding for our students with loans of up to £40,000 available. Chevening Scholarships Chevening Scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year master’s at Cranfield University. The scholarship includes tuition fees, travel and monthly stipend for master’s study. Back to course information Entry requirements A first or second class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a life science, computer-science subject or candidates with appropriate professional experience. The course is suitable for new graduates from a computer-science, life science or technology background who are interested in a career within the field of bioinformatics. The course is also ideal for professionals already working in the industry who would like to train to further their careers. The course is available on a full and part-time basis offering flexibility and support for those who wish to train whilst remaining in employment. English language To study for a formal award at Cranfield you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively in English in an academic environment. Full details of how you can meet this requirement can be found on our English language requirements page. Approved English tests for Applied Bioinformatics MSc Please note that: We verify all test scores with the test providers. We are only able to accept tests taken within two years of the course start date. All elements of the test results must be demonstrated in one test, we are unable to accept a combination of scores across two or more tests. In extremely rare circumstances we may reject a test score if one element of the test has a very low score. This would only occur if we believed this would impact on your ability to study with us or if the score did not meet UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements to study in the UK. Not all English tests are suitable for obtaining a Student visa for Pre-sessional study. You can check entry requirements on the Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course page. IELTS IELTS Academic, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS for UKVI Academic - 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components. TOEFL TOEFL iBT (we accept TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition) - 92 total and minimum skill component scores of 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking and 17 writing. Pearson PTE PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online, PTE Academic UKVI - 65 overall and 59 in all skill components. Cambridge Assessment English Any Cambridge Assessment English test meeting the required scores will be accepted. The following are recommended as being within the scale score range: Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill General - Cambridge English Scale score of 180 overall and 160 in all skill components. Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English - ISE III (C1) - Overall Pass outcome. LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator (both the Written and Spoken tests must be taken), International ESOL SELT B2 (this test includes all 4 skill components) - High Pass overall and 33 in all skill components. Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Applicants who do not already meet the English language entry requirement above can apply for one of our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses. 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