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Bioinformatics for Veterinary & Animal Scientists

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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This in-person two-week course (from Monday 24 July to Friday 4 August 2023) is designed for graduate students and researchers in veterinary and animal sciences. It will be delivered by a team of internationally renowned Bioinformaticians including Prof Gavin Conant (North Carolina State University).

NB. Entry requirements for the course include an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences or Veterinary Medicine.

The course will cover basic scripting, an introduction to next-generation sequencing, protein structure modelling and analysis, molecular evolution and phylogenetics, and network biology.

Course objectives include:
• Knowledge and understanding of
• Scripting, next generation sequencing, protein structure modelling, molecular evolution and genetics, SNP data and use in GWAS
• Application of knowledge to genomic data sets
• Critical analysis and evaluation of data
• Communication of conclusions and knowledge
• Implementation of experimental design to future projects

A two-hour examination (part 1 short answer questions 1h and part 2 MCQ 1h) will take place on Brightspace (virtual learning environment) the last day of the course, Friday 4 August 2023.

About This Course

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
VET40470 Bioinformatics Summer  5

The course fees are €2,000 for non-UCD applicants.

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Bioinformatics for Veterinary & Animal Scientists:

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Bioinformatics for Veterinary & Animal Scientists
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Part-Time
Commencing May 2025
Graduate Taught
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