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MASTER OF

BIOINFORMATICS

Dr. Farahaniza binti Supandi
Programme Coordinator
farahaniza@um.edu.my

TOTAL: 42 CREDITS

Master of Bioinformatics by coursework 1. Programme Core Courses (33 CREDITS)
(MBioinformatics) programme is designed to
address the growing needs for professionals Course Code Course Name Credits
with an educational background that blends
biology with computer sciences and SQF7001 Research Methodology in Bioinformatics 3
information technology.
SQF7004 Application of Algorithms in Bioinformatics 3
The combination of skills is needed in the
Bioinformatics - industry as well as advanced SQF7005 Programming in Bioinformatics 3
life science-based industries such as
biotechnology and biomedical research. The SQF7007 Application of Programming in Bioinformatics 3
programme also prepares students for
career advancement and further study at the SQF7016 Omics Informatics 3
Ph.D. level.

SQF7017 Statistical Analysis in Bioinformatics 3

SQF7018 Computer Aided Drug Design 3

Advanced Roles of Bioinformatics in Propelling
SQF7019 2
Research
SQF7027 Bioinformatics Research Project 10

2. Programme Elective Courses (9 CREDITS)

Course Code Course Name Credits

SQF7020 Systems Biology and Biological Networks 3

SQF7021 Biomedical Informatics 3

SQF7022 Data Science in Bioinformatics 3

SQF7023 Advanced Database and Big Data in Bioinformatics 3

SQF7024 Advanced Computing in Bioinformatics 3

SQF7025 Information System 3

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