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Bioinformatics

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 5
Module lead: Benjamin Nicholas
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

The module includes an introduction to bioinformatics and its role in modern 'Omics' technologies; developments in DNA sequencing technologies; bioinformatic analyses of DNA; sequence alignment and biological databases.

Linked modules

Pre-Requisites: BIOL1025 OR BIOL1024

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, independent study, R programming workshops and involvement in a module assignment on bioinformatics.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	126
Lecture	24
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assignment	33%
MCQ-applied knowledge assessment	34%
Class Test	33%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
MCQ-applied knowledge assessment	100%