About Bioinformatics Msc, Pgdip in The University of Edinburgh
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data.
As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics studies and processes biological data, combining:
- computer science
- informatics
- statistics/mathematics
- engineering
The emphasis is on leveraging aspects of these disciplines to efficiently explore biology: it is BIO-informatics after all.
The aim of the Bioinformatics MSc is to equip you with a strong background in biology, at the same time training you in the application and development of methods used to interpret the vast amounts of data generated by high-throughput 'omics' technologies, be they proteins or nucleic acids.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component
- PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 59 in each component.
The University of Edinburgh Higlight
| International Students |
27.3% |
| Rank |
13 |
| Location |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Established |
1583 |
| International Students |
14% |
University of Edinburgh Cost of Attendance
The annual cost of tuition at the University of Edinburgh ranges from £8,800 to $24,600. In the UK, there is also a cost of living. The annual cost of living can increase to £ 16828. Through the chart below, applicants can get a general idea of how much it will cost to attend the college:
| Expense Type |
Yearly Cost (in INR) |
| Tuition fee |
£ 18,800-24,600 |
| Health Insurance |
£ 1125 |
| Room and Board |
£ 12695 |
| Books and supplies |
£ 799 |
| Personal and Other expenses |
£ 1535 |
