Distance learning course dates, fees and funding
This page provides information that will help you to decide whether you have the time and funding for one or more of our distance learning courses in computational biology. These courses are designed as part-time courses for biologists or computer scientists seeking opportunities for professional development.
Semester dates for 2011/2012 (provisional)
| Semester 1 | 3 October 2011 to 3 February 2012 |
| Semester 2 | 5 March 2012 to 6 July 2012 |
Estimated time commitment
You will see from the dates given above that each of our online modules runs over 18 weeks, with a 2 week break for Christmas/Easter. An online course will involve contact hours via on-line tutorials, bulletin boards and email. The periods of self-guided learning will include reading, practical problem solving, project work and the writing of project reports. You should expect one of these modules to require approximately 150 hours in study time over the period of the course.Module applications
Please complete the module application form.Module and project fees
Fees cover registration, tuition within the Virtual Learning Environment, access to the University Library's Distance Learning Service, appraisal and assessment. The fees for 2011/2012 are shown below.
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* Please contact the office for Advanced Professional Education for details.
Funding
Many of our students are sponsored by an employer. If you are planning to pay your own fees, you may also need help from other sources. The Guardian Money supplement has a useful guide to applying for bursaries and grants and the links below will take you to information pages on possible sources of funding.Postgraduate funding at The University of Manchester
Most of these awards are intended for full-time students. However, it is worthwhile checking here for any targetted awards for which you could apply.Postgraduate Study/Funding Providers
Many organisations will make awards to people working within their remit. For example, Cancer Research UK may support applications from people working in cancer research. This site lists many medical charities, and other organisations supporting scientific research.Other charities listed here have a regional focus. For example, the Canon Collins Trust supports students from specific countries in southern Africa.
Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide
This guide has sections on Science and Medicine and General Postgraduate Awards. Again, you may be able to apply for an award targetted at a specific research area, or at people living in your region.Other trusts supporting people from a specific region
- Africa Educational Trust
- Britain-Nigeria Educational Trust
- The University of Edinburgh lists Scottish Educational Trusts and UK wide organisations and trusts.
- Funds for people from the South West of England.
Funding for scientists returning to work after a career break
The Daphne Jackson Trust enables UK-based scientists, engineers and IT specialists to return to work after career breaks.Funds for women
The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is for excellent female students enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. More information can be found here.International Federation of University Women.