(Hons) Bioinformatics Genomics University of West London

Overview

Through the (Hons) Bioinformatics Genomics course from the  University of West London  you will explore the wide-ranging subject matter with an emphasis on practical learning throughout, all the while supported by our highly-experienced, expert tutelage.

As the genomics and bioinformatics course progresses, an array of optional modules enables you to pursue the areas that interest you most and provides you with the essential abilities and competencies to progress on to a rewarding career.

Throughout your studies, you will benefit from:

• being part of a learning community that conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as cancer, genomics, microbiology, food safety, ageing and memory, and translational medicine
• access to brand-new facilities that include equipment used in modern pharmaceutical, nutritional and clinical laboratories
• option of a placement year to develop your employability and career prospects

• final year research project - allows you to focus your studies on your specific interests and career goals.

Career opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Bioinformatics Genomics degree, you will be equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in fields such as bioinformatics scientist, molecular pathologist, biomedical researcher and many more.

Job roles

• bioinformatics scientist

• molecular pathologist

• research scientist

• biostatistician

• microbiologist

• bioinformatician

• zoologist or wildlife biologist

• molecular biologist

• agriculturist

• bioinformatics analyst (engineer, programmer)

• biologist (environmental, fisheries, plant, marine bioinformatician)

• biomedical researcher

• biophysicist

• biotechnologist

• clinical lab technician

• computational biologist

• epidemiologist

• geneticist (genetics engineer)

• medical illustrator or technologist

• physician

• professor

• technical writer.