Every field in life sciences has been transformed by the use of computers. Bioinformatics is a rapidly developing field within life sciences focused on developing methods and software tools to understand biological data. The ability to develop and apply computational methods to large and complex datasets will be a key driver of biological innovation in the next decades. MSc Bioinformatics at Nottingham is aimed at students with a background in biological sciences who wish to develop skills in bioinformatics and data skills for industry, future research careers and more. The course is not aimed at students with a background in computer science. The study programme incorporates the areas of: Computational biology, programming and practice Evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics Genomics Cutting-edge research technologies and ideas in molecular biology Advanced experimental design and analysis