Coding for Biologists
About
The Life and Health Sciences sector in Northern Ireland has identified key skill gaps in biocomputing and programming. This week-long course aims to inspire and train up those interested in learning coding skills in Python and Linux.
This course is designed for those with a primary degree in science or engineering or in a related area. No prior knowledge of maths, computing or statistics is required.
Start date
Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Attendance dates
- Wednesday, 14 Feb, 10am to 2pm
- Thursday, 15 Feb, 10am to 2pm
- Friday, 16 Feb, 10am to 2pm
- Monday, 19 Feb, 10am to 2pm
- Tuesday, 20 Feb, 10am to 2pm
Location
Delivered fully online.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Each day will consist of 2 hours of workshops and 2 hours of tutorials.
Teaching will be in a workshop format in a computer room. Suggested reading materials and tutorials will facilitate learning and understanding. Assessment is 100% coursework using on-line submission.
In order to complete the programme, all successful applicants must have access to a broadband connection, a computer or laptop, a webcam and a microphone. A basic-entry PC or laptop would be sufficient.
Career options
On successful completion of this programme students can choose to study further modules and build towards completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development (PgCertPD).
Academic profile
Dr Shukla was was awarded twice (back-to-back) Ulster University’s ‘Distinguished Education Excellence Award’; first time under ‘Professional Practice Innovation’ category in 2018, and a second time under ‘Early Career Educator Category’ in 2019.
Contact
If you have any queries about the course, please email the Course Director Dr Priyank Shukla at p.shukla@ulster.ac.uk.
Modules
This programme consists of one module which focuses on Python programming in Linux environment.
Entry requirements
Academic qualifications
Primary degree in science or engineering, or in a related area.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Apply now
Limited places available
How to Apply
- Click on the Apply Now button
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application
- Choose Professional Develop Progs PG as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term 23/24 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: PG Cred Upskilling SKILLS PT Magee
- Please type the title of the short course you wish to study in the box below the programme choice.
- Please complete all required application section.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
There are a limited number of places on the course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended.