Queen’s University Belfast
The past decade has seen enormous advances in molecular and biomedical technology resulting in an‘omics’ revolution.
Bioinformatics covers the application of mathematics, statistics and computing to biological and clinical scenarios. Algorithms and software tools are used to understand and interpret patient-derived ‘Big Data’
In this conversion course, you will be using data science tools to analyse clinical, omics and other data in order to find complex patterns relating to patient response to treatments and prognosis. You will discover results that have the potential to translate to the real world, through clinical trials or
commercialisation. Using the skills and tools developed in the course you will derive unique solutions to clinical and biological problems. This is a challenging, cutting-edge, fast-paced course. By the end of the degree you will be ready to work within a multidisciplinary team alongside bioinformaticians, biologists and clinicians. You will be taught by active researchers from the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research , the Welcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, and the Centre for Public Health. This is complemented by guest lectures from industrial and clinical collaborators.
Entry requirements
Applicants should refer to the programme listing for further information.
Closing date
Monday 24 March 2026. External candidates wishing to apply after this date should contact the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences directly by email at pgoffice.smdb@qub.ac.uk.
Application Process
Students should apply via the Queen’s Portal.
The Intercalated Degree Fair
The Intercalated Degree Fair will be held on Wednesday 26 November 2025, in the Basement Seminar room of the Wellcome–Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine (WWIEM). If you wish to attend please email pgoffice.smdb@qub.ac.uk.