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Course Overview

Algorithms and software tools are used to understand and interpret patient-derived 'Big Data'.

You will be analyzing clinical and ‘omics data in order to find complex patterns relating to patient response to treatments and prognosis. You will discover results that translate to the real world, through clinical trials or commercialization. You will use your vision to find unique solutions to clinical and biological problems, and by the end of the degree, you will be ready to work within a multidisciplinary team alongside bioinformaticians, biologists and clinicians 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.

The analysis of ’Big Data' may provide the key to unlocking the cause and development of various diseases, such as cancer. It also offers the prospect of developing new drugs and therapies to prevent and treat conditions and diseases.

Global Opportunities
The partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences provides an opportunity to study in the USA. This 4-year Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) provides students with the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate taught programme in Year 1 at QUB (refer to the link below for a full list of programmes), followed by a PhD at NCI in Years 2-4. 

Entry Requirement 

Graduate:
A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Natural Science subject, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a relevant medical or life sciences subject (e.g. Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physics or Statistics). A medical (MB) or dental degree (BDS) is also considered.

Intercalating Medical and Dental Applicants

i) QUB
Intercalating medical and dental students within QUB will be considered if they have successfully completed the third year of their course at the first attempt and achieved at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree standard. Intercalating applicants should also ensure they have permission to intercalate from either the Director of Medical Education or Dentistry as appropriate.

ii) External
An external medical or dental student wishing to intercalate must have successfully completed all assessments at the first attempt for the year in which they are applying. External intercalating applicants should also ensure they have the permission of the Head of Undergraduate Medical/Dental Education or equivalent from their home University.

iii) International

  • Applicants who are currently studying an overseas Medical (e.g. MBBS or MBChB) or Dental degree at a recognized institution acceptable to the University, may apply.
  • Applicants must have passed all assessments at the first attempt for the year in which they are applying, normally 3rd year for those completing a 5-year program or 4th year for those completing a 6-year program.
  • Applicants may be required to provide details of the medical or dental curriculum they are studying in order to confirm compatibility.

Fees

Northern Ireland (NI)1: £6450
Republic of Ireland (ROI)2: £6450
England Scotland or Wales (GB)1: £7250
EU Other3: £17700
International: £17700


This information was accurate on : 09/01/2021
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